"I am the son of poor peasants who came at a very young age to live in Algeria. I only recently saw the place where they were born, near the city of Marrakech"

Ahmed Ben Bella's quote speaks to the battles of his family and his own individual journey. He was born to poor peasants and relocated to Algeria at a young age, leaving behind the location of his moms and dads' birth. This quote talks to the hardships of his household, who had to leave their house in search of a better life. It also speaks to the strength of his household, who were able to make a brand-new life for themselves in Algeria. The quote also talks to the value of household and house, as Ben Bella was only recently able to visit the location of his parents' birth. This quote is a testament to the strength of his family and the importance of home.