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Quotes about martyrdom

Martyrdom is a profound and complex concept that resonates deeply across cultures and histories. It represents the ultimate sacrifice, where individuals lay down their lives for a cause greater than themselves, often in the pursuit of justice, freedom, or faith. This act of selflessness and unwavering conviction embodies the pinnacle of courage and dedication, inspiring countless others to reflect on their own values and beliefs. People are drawn to quotes about martyrdom because they encapsulate the essence of human resilience and the enduring spirit of those who choose to stand firm in the face of adversity. These quotes serve as powerful reminders of the strength found in sacrifice and the impact one life can have on the world. They challenge us to consider what we hold dear and how far we are willing to go to defend it. In a world where personal and collective struggles are ever-present, the stories and words of martyrs offer solace, motivation, and a call to action, urging us to live with purpose and integrity. Through these reflections, we find not only inspiration but also a deeper understanding of the human condition and the timeless quest for meaning and justice.

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I am as content to die for God's eternal truth on the scaffold as in any other way.
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She would have to be a saint because that was the occupation that included everything you could know; and yet she knew she would never be a saint.... but she thought she could be a martyr if they killed her quick.
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Elissa pulled away from Stepmama and rose to her feet. She gazed down at Mr Collingwood’s tormented face and smoothed back the jet-black hair from his fore- head. I could have sworn I saw a glowing halo rise around her as she spoke. “You must forgive me, my love, and learn to forget me, for my sake.” “Oh, my Lord,” I said. “You’ve been waiting your whole life for this, haven’t you?” “Can you doubt it?” said Angeline. “Look at the two of them! He’s as bad as she is.
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I do not fear death, for death transforms visionaries into martyrs; converts noble ideas into powerful movements.
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أمك لطيفة فخورة بك يا محمود وتقول عشر مرات وزيادة في اليوم لجاراتها أن شهادتك أشرف وأحسن من كل الشهادات المعلقة على الجدران. فشهادات أولادهن معلقات على جدران البيوت وشهادتك معلقة على جدار الوطن.
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Those who endlessly praise the rank of martyrdom must first attain that rank! No invented rank is superior to the life! You stick to the life and let the fools stick to the death.
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قل لهم : صمتكمْ عاركموالشهادةُ ليست فضيحةلنُخبئها مثل عوراتناقل لهم : إنها مجدُناوبها تتجمَّع في الرَّحمِ أسماؤنا لنكونْقل لهم : يرجعُ الشهداءُ لأحلامهمْ .. وطفولتهمْكي يكونوا لنا وطناً .. لا سجونْ
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dying for christ was part of the christian tradition.
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Zeno said well of the Indians, that he would rather have seen one Indian roasted, than have learned the whole of the arguments about bearing pain. But we have exhibited before our eyes every day abundant sources of martyrs that are burnt, impaled, beheaded.
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One can see, you know, very easily, how others ought to be martyrs.
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