Holocaust Quote by José Rizal
““Where are the young who must dedicate their roseate hours, their illusions and enthusiasm to the good of the country? Where are they who must generously spill their blood to wash away so much shame, so many crimes, so much abomination? Pure and spotless must be the victim for the holocaust to be acceptable. Where are you, you children who must embody the vigor of life that has fled from your veins, the purity of ideas that has become in our minds and the fire of enthusiasm that has gone out in our hearts? We await you, Oh youth! Come, we await you!””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Call to Youth, 1896
The speaker urges young people to sacrifice themselves for the nation's moral renewal, questioning their absence in confronting societal .
In simple terms: Youth must sacrifice for national moral renewal.
Encourage youth to act for societal good.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political protest
- community service
- education reform
- peaceful activism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What can youth realistically do to improve society?
- How can societies support youthful activism?
Idealistic expectations may overlook practical constraints on youth.