Raised Fist

The raised fist (also known as the clenched fist) is a symbol of solidarity and support. It is also used as a salute to express unity, strength, defiance, or resistance. The salute dates back to ancient Assyria as a symbol of resistance in the face of violence.

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Famous quotes containing the words raised and/or fist:

    “But dread
    was in her, a bloodbeat, it was against the rolling dark
    oncoming river she raised bulwarks....”
    —Denise Levertov (b. 1923)

    “I was afraid the waking arm would break
    From the loose earth and rub against his eyes
    A fist of trees, and the whole country tremble
    In the exultant labor of his rise;”
    —Donald Hall (b. 1928)