Antun Sa’adeh has left us a profound
legacy—a treasure of ethical principles that holds the potential to imbue our
lives with meaning, happiness, and dignity. Embracing these principles can
transform our circumstances and pave the way for a promising future and a sublime
existence. Rooted in moral integrity, these principles aim to eradicate the
causes of our people's suffering and uplift our national life.
Sa’adeh believed that principles exist to
serve the well-being of people and society. He insisted that true principles
must actively contribute to the vitality of the nation's life. His ethical
framework was meticulously crafted to elevate our moral standards and establish
a society characterized by decency, goodness, and beauty. These national
principles, he emphasized, are not merely ideals on paper; they are intended to
serve as a dynamic force that unites our people and focuses our collective
energies on the Syrian national cause.
The national principles of Antun Sa’adeh offer
solutions to our challenges for several reasons:
- Firstly,
they authentically reflect our national identity and social realities.
- Secondly,
they form the bedrock of our national unity, freedom, independence, and
sovereignty.
- Thirdly,
they promote social cohesion, solidarity, and cooperation.
- Fourthly,
they nurture and celebrate our talents, skills, and creative potential.
- Fifthly,
they call for unwavering loyalty to the nation, prioritizing national
interests over narrower concerns.
Embracing Sa’adeh’s principles holds the promise
of transforming our society by eradicating corruption, securing our homeland,
and safeguarding it from foreign interference. It
envisions a secular, democratic state that upholds justice and rejects
oppression, exploitation, and discrimination in all forms.
Let us embrace these moral principles
wholeheartedly, assured that they will lead us toward a path of goodness,
beauty, freedom, and victory.