“Yes, there is relief, too! I'm going to tell you what - it's the earth, your own plot of land that you've cleared by the strength of your arms, with your own fruit trees around it and your own stock in the pasture, everything you need right there - with your own freedom bounded by nothing but the weather, good or bad, rain or drought.”
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Jacques Roumain, born on June 4, 1907, was a Haitian politician and writer. He played a significant role in the Haitian independence movement and was also an influential writer whose works had a profound impact on Haitian literature. more
“Despite conspiracies, the Kurdish people thwarted all attempts to weaken the party”
“Look under your bed. It'll set you free. [Anita to her 11-yo brother William]”
“Nothing is more precious than freedom. Love and freedom made me do that.”
“Truth only burns brighter in the flame of persecution.”