Emiliano Zapata Professions : Mexican Political figure Born : August 8, 1879 Died : April 10, 1919 Browse All Authors Top 17 quotes by Emiliano Zapata If there is not justice for the people, let there be no peace for the government. Emiliano Zapata government justice people I'd rather die on my feet, than live on my knees. Emiliano Zapata positive life death I want to die a slave to principles. Not to men. Emiliano Zapata principles want men 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 sacrifice country people The land belongs to those who work it with their hands. Emiliano Zapata working-it land hands Seek justice from tyrannical governments not with your hat in your hands but with a rifle in your fist. Emiliano Zapata government justice hands I forgive those who murder and steal because they did it out of necessity, but a traitor never. Emiliano Zapata stealing forgiving murder I would rather die on my feet than continue living on my knees. Emiliano Zapata living-on knees feet The land free, the land free for all, land without overseers and without masters. Emiliano Zapata freedom land masters One of the happiest days of my life is when I made five or six hundred pesos from a crop of watermelons I raise all on my own. Emiliano Zapata farming six life-is We do not want the peace of slaves nor the peace of the grave. Emiliano Zapata diversity want justice The land belongs to the people who work it. Emiliano Zapata working-it land people Land and Freedom! Emiliano Zapata It’s better to die on your feet than to live on your knees. Emiliano Zapata Seek justice from tyrannical governments not with your hat in your hand but a rifle in your fist Emiliano Zapata The one who wants to be an eagle that flies, who wants to be a worm that crawls but does not scream when someone step on it " Emiliano Zapata It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees. Emiliano Zapata live your die better feet
