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Ignorance and obscurantism have never produced anything other than flocks of slaves for tyranny.

— Emiliano Zapata

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I'd rather die on my feet, than live on my knees.

The land belongs to those who work it with their hands.

I want to die a slave to principles. Not to men.

Heroes of Mexico (1969)

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