“Marti, he should not have died. Yes, he is dying! If Martí had not died, a different list would have sung, the homeland would be saved and Cuba would be happy. Marti should not have died! Yes, he is dying! » (Krauze 20). This song from the streets of Havana was a song of mourning for José Marti. José Marti is widely considered one of the founders of the Cuban nation as we know it today. José Marti had a very strong feeling of nationalism towards Cubans as a whole. His visions cause many people of different races, ethnicities and politics to gain a strong sense of pride and passion for their nation, Cuba. José Marti's role in Cuba and Latin America has led too many people to follow his beliefs in similar and contradictory ways. José MartíIn Cuba, many citizens have a strong sense of nationalism. José Marti had a strong impact on nationalism in Cuban society. He declares: “If the republic does not open its arms to everyone and does not move forward in the interest of all, the republic will die” (Krauze 17). This statement shows how Marti believed that all Cubans were equal and that no matter their race or ethnicity, they were all together in their future republic. This shows how Marti believed that all Cubans are together and it reinforces their nationalism. His campaign for independence from Spain shows that he believed Cubans were strong enough to become a strong, connected country, independent of outside influence. Marti's belief that all people in Cuba are Cubans plays an important role in Cuba's struggle for independence. Whether black, Spanish, indigenous or white, they are all Cuban and should be free from the control of others. This idea of ​​nationalism laid the foundation for what is modern today. This statement by Marti shows his vision that racial divisions will not exist in Cuban society. He thought they were all Cubans and should accept each other as such. This view is explained by the fact that all Cubans were fighting to free themselves from Spanish control, so that they could become a free Cuba. Later, this view would manifest itself when trying to free itself from the influence of the United States of America. José Marti believed that Cubans were all united, regardless of race, ethnicity, or political beliefs, and that racism was a way for the Spanish to divide and rule Cubans. Cubans interpreted this with a strong sense of nationalism. They believed that they deserved to be free and that being Cuban was the best thing possible in the world. This led to too many of them banding together to fight against an outside country's control over them, as seen with Spain and the United States of America. José Martí's writings and thoughts on race lead many people to feel a much stronger connection with each other and to hate Creoles and Peninsulars who are disconnected from the land. All this has led Cubans to feel a very strong sense of nationality towards their homeland.