Rise or Fall.

"I'd rather die on my feet than live on my knees." A quote spoken from the courageous minds that are rebels, liberators, and inspirational musicians who's mentalities have had the hugest impact upon my life. This meaning derives from valor, a virtue of which is asscociated with being brave, bold, or courageous . Those whom have quoted this in the past know the feeling that of which oppression afflicts and the struggle one goes through in order to deliver themselves to freedom. Che Guevara was one whom was touched by the social inequalites he witnessed in Latin America. In response he joined a group in 1959 that overthrew Cuba. He strived for freedom his whole life untill he was caught by Baliska's forces in 1967. Before he was executed he asked to speak with the local school teacher. Unselfishly he complained about the horrendous conditions of the children's schoolhouse, a symbol of which he was fighting against. He died a martyr and a brave man. Considering Che Guevara's actions, I immmensely associate this quote with him in order to allude the meaning that is behind this phrase. Everyone should have to strive to better themselves and refuse to be shackled down by society. Equality for all. Discrimination for none. This is what I believe.