"In the first day of the Soviet Army's arrival, I and the other comrades were isolated and then found ourselves here, not knowing anything... I can only conjecture what could have happened"
- Alexander Dubcek
About this Quote
Alexander Dubcek's quote shows the confusion and also uncertainty that he as well as his comrades experienced when the Soviet Army arrived. It is clear that they were taken by surprise and also had no suggestion what was happening. The quote suggests that they were isolated and had no understanding of what was taking place. This might be taken a sensation of helplessness and worry, as they were not able to control the circumstance and also had no idea what the outcome would be. It is likely that Dubcek was trying to reveal his feelings of complication and also uncertainty, as he was incapable to understand the situation and also can only think what might have occurred. This quote works as a tip of the powerlessness and are afraid that individuals can experience in times of unpredictability.
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