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A man in my situation, my lords, has not only to encounter the difficulties of fortune. and the force of power over mind
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"A man in my situation, my lords, has not only to encounter the difficulties of fortune. and the force of power over minds which it has corrupted or subjugated. but the difficulties of established prejudice: the man dies, but his memory lives"

- Robert Emmet

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This quote by Robert Emmet talks to the battles of those who are in a disadvantaged position. He acknowledges that not just do they need to deal with the challenges of their situations, however likewise the difficulties of established bias. He is stating that even if an individual dies, their memory resides on and the prejudice they dealt with will still exist. This quote is a pointer that even though an individual might be gone, the battles they faced still remain. It is a call to action to combat against the oppressions that exist in society and to bear in mind those who have actually been wronged. It is a pointer that we need to continue to fight for justice and equality, even after those who have been wronged have actually died.

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Ireland Flag This quote is written / told by Robert Emmet between March 4, 1780 and September 20, 1803. He/she was a famous Activist from Ireland. The author also have 3 other quotes.

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