"C'est le travail des penseurs de ne pas être du côté des bourreaux."
— Albert Camus
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Simplified Meaning:
People who use their brains and care about right and wrong are supposed to stand against those who do harm to others. Imagine a group of kids at school. If someone bullies another kid, the ones who think clearly should not join the bully or stay silent. Instead, they should support the victim. This idea can be seen in human history too. For instance, during the time of slavery, those who eventually helped to abolish it were the ones who realized it was wrong and spoke up against it. By doing so, they used their understanding and compassion to fight for justice. Following this advice means always choosing to help and defend those who are being mistreated instead of siding with the ones causing pain.
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