History of mankind teaches one that struggles for upholding the dignity of human beings have never met with failure; sooner or later the principles of liberty, equality and justice have triumphed over the brute forces of authoritarianism and injustice.

More powerful empires than the nation states existing in the world today have been brought to their knees in the past by popular struggles. Tibetans should find sustenance from these historical facts as they struggle through their winter of unhappiness; the season of spring filled with success and cheer is bound to follow, sooner than later.