Emiliano Zapata

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"If there is not justice for the people, let there be no peace for the government."

— Emiliano Zapata (1879-1919)

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

— Emiliano Zapata (1879-1919)

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

— Emiliano Zapata (1879-1919)

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"The enemies of the country and of freedom of the people have always denounced as bandits those who sacrifice themselves for the noble causes of the people."

— Emiliano Zapata (1879-1919)

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

— Emiliano Zapata (1879-1919)

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"Seek justice from tyrannical governments not with your hat in your hands but with a rifle in your fist."

— Emiliano Zapata (1879-1919)