"The people of Nicaragua were suffering oppression. This made us develop an awareness which eventually led us to commit ourselves to the struggle against the domination of the capitalists of our country in collusion with the U.S. government, i.e. imperialism"

This quote by Daniel Ortega talks to the suffering of individuals of Nicaragua and how it resulted in a collective awareness of the oppression they were dealing with. This awareness then drove them to commit to the resist the domination of the capitalists of their nation, which was in collusion with the U.S. federal government, or imperialism. This quote speaks to the power of collective awareness and how it can result in collective action. It also talks to the power of the people to stand up against oppressive forces, even when those forces are backed by an effective government. This quote is a tip of the power of cumulative action and the significance of standing up for what is right, even in the face of great chances.