“I wish I could shut up, but I can't, and I won't.”
— Desmond Tutu
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Sometimes, people feel strongly about something and can't keep quiet about it. They feel they have to speak up, even if it might be difficult or risky. For example, think about someone who sees a friend being bullied at school. Even though they might be scared or nervous, they feel they must tell the teacher or stand up to the bully themselves. This is because staying silent would feel wrong to them. In situations like this, speaking out is more important than staying quiet, and they decide to act on their beliefs. So, this quote is about the inner drive to speak your mind, especially when you feel it's the right thing to do, no matter the consequences.
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