They Didn't Know
The quote is often attributed to the Greek poet Dinos Christianopoulos. It originated from a poem he wrote, which over time gained popularity in various social and political movements, especially as a metaphor for resilience and growth in the face of adversity.
They tried to bury us. Não sabiam que nós éramos sementes.They didn't know we were seeds.
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Eles tentaram enterrar-nos. Não sabiam que nós éramos sementes.They tried to bury us. They didn't know we were seeds.
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🤾 Tentar: To try ⚰️ Enterrar: To bury🧠 Saber: To know🌱 Semente [femin. noun]: Seed
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