better to die on our feet than to live on our knees,where did this saying originate?

Answer 1

It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees

Emiliano Zapata Salazar (August 8, 1879–April 10, 1919) was a leading figure in the Mexican Revolution.

Edit: Nice to see bird has completely changed her answer from i don't know something to do with the soldiers in the first world war to now completely disregard that and copy ever one Else's answer ( sorry for the rant it's just a pet hate of mine)

Answer 2

Emiliano Zapata Salazar (August 8, 1879–April 10, 1919) was a leading figure in the Mexican Revolution, which broke out in 1910, and which was initially directed against the president Porfirio Díaz. He formed and commanded an important revolutionary force, the Liberation Army of the South.

google his name

Answer 3

It was the slogan of the Spanish Republican rebels in the Spanish Civil War, 1937. It was made up by Dolores Ibarruri. It was the second made up by her, the first one was "they shall not pass" which was a failure bcause the enemy passed them. Dolores and her rebellion failed.

Answer 4

Not sure but it may come from WW1 ...but my fave is " Better be judged by 12 than carried by 6 "....on my Glock pistol Tee shirt ( pre- UK Handgun Ban )

Answer 5

, s a British saying Going back to WW1 when some general thinking that we were beaten screamed out to his men

Answer 6

That would be Zapata, can't remember his first name. Someone will.

Edit:
Told you, he types faster than me as well.
How did the first answer change so quickly?

Answer 7

I am guessing from the slaves in america when they were fighting for their rights and freedom.