Every wrong seems possible today, and is accepted. I don't accept it.
Interpretation
It emphasizes the importance of standing up against what is wrong, even when it is widely accepted.
This quote by Pablo Casals highlights the need for individual courage and integrity in a world where wrongdoing may be normalized or accepted. It serves as a reminder that one should not conform to societal pressures or accept negative behaviors, but rather take a stand for what is right and just.
In practice
This quote can be used during a speech about social justice and activism.
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The love of one's country is a splendid thing. But why should love stop at the border?
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Sound trumpets! Let our bloody colours wave! And either victory, or else a grave.
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I could not rest, Watson, I could not sit quiet in my chair, if I thought that such a man as Professor Moriarty were walking the streets of London unchallenged.
Black men and women who refuse to live under oppression are dangerous to white society because they become symbols of hope to their brothers and sisters, inspiring them to follow their example.
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