Freedom Quote by Kim Il-sung
“It is wrong to try to avoid the struggle against imperialism under the pretext that independence and revolution are important, but that peace is still more precious.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to the Korean Workers' Party Congress, 1965
Advocates confronting imperialism despite the allure of peace, arguing that true independence requires struggle.
In simple terms: Fight imperialism even if peace seems valuable.
Prioritize resistance over complacent peace.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- activism
- policy making
- social movements
- international relations
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is peace without struggle genuine freedom?
- How can societies balance peace and resistance?
Peace can be used to justify inaction, weakening resistance.