"Our national history has so often filled us with bitterness and the feeling of helplessness"
- Lech Walesa
About this Quote
This quote by Lech Walesa speaks to the difficult history of his native Poland. He is referring to the numerous times that Poland has been occupied by foreign powers, and the resulting sensations of bitterness and helplessness that this has actually triggered. This quote speaks with the ingrained feelings that lots of Poles have actually felt throughout their history, as they have been unable to manage their own fate. Walesa's words likewise show the resilience of the Polish individuals, who have stood firm despite the numerous hardships they have actually faced. This quote functions as a tip of the value of keeping in mind the past, and of the strength and courage of the Polish individuals in the face of difficulty.
This quote is written / told by Lech Walesa somewhere between September 29, 1943 and today. He/she was a famous Activist from Poland.
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