No thieves, no traitors, no interventionists! This time the

Hear the cry of Fidel Castro, a man who rose from the mountains with fire in his heart and steel in his voice: “No thieves, no traitors, no interventionists! This time the revolution is for real!” These words were not spoken in calm reflection, but in the thunder of uprising, when a people long shackled by corruption and foreign power yearned for liberation. It was both a vow and a warning—that the struggle would not be bartered away to the greedy, betrayed by the disloyal, or stolen by outside hands. It was a declaration that this revolution would not be another passing flame, but a fire meant to endure.

The ancients too knew the danger of corrupted revolutions. Many times, the cry of the people for freedom was seized by thieves, who used the chaos to enrich themselves. Many times, movements were poisoned by traitors, who bartered away the hopes of the many for their own advantage. And always, beyond the borders, the gaze of interventionists fell upon such struggles, eager to shape them for their own gain. Castro’s words drew upon this eternal pattern, vowing to break it, to guard the purity of the cause, to declare that this battle would not end in betrayal.

Consider the tale of the French Revolution. The people stormed the Bastille, their hearts aflame for liberty, equality, and fraternity. Yet how swiftly did thieves and opportunists take advantage of the chaos, seizing wealth and power for themselves. How swiftly did traitors betray the ideals, and how swiftly did foreign kings, the interventionists, march to crush the uprising. The revolution, though mighty, was twisted into blood and tyranny. Castro’s vow echoes as an answer to such history: this time, let the people’s cry not be drowned in corruption and betrayal.

Castro himself came to power in a Cuba weary of dictators, where greed had hollowed the government and foreign interests had seized the island’s wealth. To the poor and dispossessed, his words were thunderbolts of hope: “This time the revolution is for real!” They had seen false dawns before, promises of freedom that dissolved into new chains. His declaration was not only political—it was emotional, spiritual, a cry to assure the weary that this fire would not be extinguished as others had been.

But hear this warning, O seekers of wisdom: every revolution is fragile. Even the fiercest vow cannot wholly prevent the dangers of corruption, betrayal, and outside pressure. The spirit of Castro’s words reminds us that the greatest struggle is not only to win power, but to preserve purity. For the gravest danger of all revolutions is not defeat by enemies, but decay from within. The words thieves, traitors, and interventionists are not only names of others—they are temptations that lie within every human heart.

The lesson is clear: in every struggle, guard against corruption. Whether in politics, in community, or in the revolution of the soul, beware those who would exploit hardship for gain, those who would betray trust, and those who would impose from outside what must be decided within. True transformation, true revolution, must be defended against these forces if it is to endure.

Practical wisdom lies before you: if you labor for change, whether great or small, remain vigilant. Surround yourself with the faithful, not the opportunists. Stand firm in principle, so that traitors find no hold upon your cause. And when outside voices seek to shape your destiny for their own profit, remember Castro’s cry—stand sovereign, and protect the integrity of what you build. For only thus will your revolution—whether in the world or in your own life—be real, and not a fleeting illusion.

Therefore, let Castro’s words echo across the ages: “No thieves, no traitors, no interventionists! This time the revolution is for real!” Take them as both inspiration and warning. For every true change requires vigilance, courage, and purity of heart. Guard your cause well, and your revolution—whether personal or collective—will not be stolen, betrayed, or broken, but will burn as a fire that endures through the ages.