Famous quote by Jose Marti

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Like bones to the human body, the axle to the wheel, the wing to the bird, and the air to the wing, so is liberty the es
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"Like bones to the human body, the axle to the wheel, the wing to the bird, and the air to the wing, so is liberty the essence of life. Whatever is done without it is imperfect"

- Jose Marti

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This quote by Jose Marti talks to the value of liberty in life. He compares liberty to necessary components of the natural world, such as bones to the human body, the axle to the wheel, the wing to the bird, and the air to the wing. He is stressing that liberty is simply as vital to life as these elements are to their respective things. He is stating that without liberty, life is incomplete and imperfect. This quote is a suggestion of the significance of liberty and the need to protect it. It is a call to action to eliminate for liberty and to make sure that everybody can live a life of freedom.

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Cuba Flag This quote is written / told by Jose Marti between January 28, 1853 and May 19, 1895. He/she was a famous Activist from Cuba. The author also have 43 other quotes.

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