Quote
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We know what the birth of a revolution looks like: A student stands before a tank. A fruit seller sets himself on fire. A line of monks link arms in a human chain. Crowds surge, soldiers fire, gusts of rage pull down the monuments of tyrants, and maybe, sometimes, justice rises from the flames.
Journalist Nancy Gibbs, talking about justice coming from human revolution (BrainyQuote)
Definition
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come out stronger from a bad situation; become stronger from a difficult situation
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Have you ever been in a difficult situation but came out a stronger person? Have you ever felt proud of yourself after facing serious problems? To become a stronger person after going through hard times is to rise from the flames.
When someone rises from the flames, they come out a new person. For example, on the news you can see many people who have lost their family and homes. But with patience and strength, these people rose from the flames and re-built their lives.
Journalist Nancy Gibbs believes in the power of human action. She thinks that what is right will rise from the flames.
Can you think of someone that can rise from the flames when facing problems?
Examples
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“After losing her business, my mother rose from the flames and started another restaurant. “
“If you are in a difficult situation, just remember that you can rise from the flames and be a stronger person.”
“The citizens rose from the flames after the war, and began to build the town again. “