Imagination, devotion, perseverance, together with divine grace, will assure your success.
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Throughout history, it has been the inaction of those who could have acted; the indifference of those who should have known better; the silence of the voice of justice when it mattered most; that has made it possible for evil to triumph.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of taking action and speaking up against injustice to prevent evil from prevailing.
Haile Selassie's quote reflects on the historical consequences of inaction and indifference among those who have the power to effect change. It highlights a moral responsibility to act against evil and injustice, suggesting that when good people remain silent or inactive, it creates space for wrongdoing to flourish.
Themes
InactionIndifferenceJusticeEvilResponsibility
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used as a rallying cry in social justice movements to encourage active participation.
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