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I care not if my name perishes as long as Ukraine lives and flourishes.
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The speaker places Ukraine’s survival and prosperity above personal recognition. “My name perishes” means being forgotten would not matter if Ukraine continues to live and flourish. The quote presents national well-being as more important than preserving one’s own fame or memory.
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- Ukrainian National Federation of Canada, MYH Beams
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