The dissenter is every human being at those moments of his
life when he resigns momentarily from the herd and thinks for himself. ~ Archibald MacLeish
Never be afraid to raise your voice for honesty and truth and compassion
against injustice and lying and greed. If people all over the
world...would do this, it would change the earth. ~ William Faulkner
Nothing strengthens authority so much as silence. ~ Leonardo da Vinci
It is the first responsibility of every citizen to question authority. ~ Benjamin Franklin
If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side
of the oppressor. If an elephant has its foot on the tail of a mouse,
and you say that you are neutral, the mouse will not appreciate your
neutrality. ~ Desmond Tutu
Quotes about dissent, life
- When have you been a dissenter?
- When have you spoken for honesty, truth, and compassion?
- When have you been silent amidst injustice?
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