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:

    “Family scandals should not be raised outside.”
    —Chinese proverb.

    “Her fist of a face died clenched on a round pain;
    And sculptured Ann is seventy years of stone.
    These cloud-sopped, marble hands, this monumental
    Argument of the hewn voice, gesture and psalm,
    Storm me forever over her grave”
    —Dylan Thomas (1914–1953)