"They won't break me because the desire for freedom, and the freedom of the Irish people, is in my heart. The day will dawn when all the people of Ireland will have the desire for freedom to show. It is then that we will see the rising of the moon"
- Bobby Sands
About this Quote
In this quote, Bobby Sands expresses his steadfast determination to combat for the flexibility of the Irish people. He believes that no matter what challenges or barriers he may face, his desire for freedom and the flexibility of his people will never be broken. Sands imagines a future where all the people of Ireland will share this very same desire for flexibility, and it remains in that moment that the real power of their collective will and decision will be exposed. He compares this minute to the rising of the moon, a sign of hope and new beginnings. Through his words, Sands inspires others to join him in the fight for Irish self-reliance.