Emiliano Zapata

Emiliano Zapata (1879-1919) was a Mexican revolutionary who led first major agrarian revolution of twentieth century. Later he was engaged in guerilla warfare and was killed in an ambush.

Wisdom & Quotes

• The land free, the land free for all, land without overseers and without masters.

- in a proclamation

• We do not want the peace of slaves nor the peace of the grave.
• Seek justice from tyrannical governments not with your hat in your hands but with a rifle in your fist.
• 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.
• I want to die a slave to principles, not to men.

Ramana Maharshi