“as the will of the students goes, so goes the will of the nation.”
to me, the beauty of studying history isn’t in the facts of who’s to blame and arguing one’s opinion of the root causes of conflicts. if we were able to bring anthropology and sociology into history, i’d rather argue that why we fight, can be attributed to our innate propensity of unhappiness and dissatisfaction, causing us to covet and compete.
i was watching the movie, “war of resistance” and i feel that this is where the most powerful statements of history are derived from; the proverbial quotes and the heartfelt connection that we relate to these innocent lives.
this quote in the title shook my heart, as i was pondering through the words.
even in times of peace, it is true. as students who are educated in a time of war and trials, to overpower and cast out any abuse of power that has hinged to their lives by the aggressors, if the students stay still and give up, so does the entire nation die. but yet, throughout all the wars, students have been a main driving force for nations all around. in Burma, it was the ABYL with Aung San that led the movements against the Japanese. in Indonesia, Sukarno stood up amongst all of them who was well-educated with the politics and nationalist ideologies of the west, to risk all costs to stand up for their rights. in Holland, these people stood up, refusing to bow down to the kingdom of the Fuhrer, Hitler, but for the Kingdom of Heaven. in Libya, students are driven to revolutionize and overthrow Gaddafi, through all means possible, including social media.
even in Singapore, as i attended Aaron’s BMTC Send-off. Before me, the U Coy took the oath of allegiance to the Singapore Government. that surge of voices to resound the hall in loyalty to the Republic, they were young men, fresh from school, called to arms.
in the hearts of students around the world, lie potential and influence. their hopes and dreams direct the nation and make its consequences.
for as the will of the students goes, so goes the will the nation. how tried and tested is such a statement!
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