I’m proud of you, son, ” he said. “I guess it has finally sunk in that it’s important to stand up for yourself in this world.” Rocky shook his head. “It’s more important to stand up for someone who can’t stand up for herself, ” he had answered. Rocky Ryan speaking with his father. Karen Mueller Coombs
About This Quote

An excerpt from the novel Rocky. A father is proud of his son for standing up for himself and standing up for someone who couldn’t stand up for herself. The quote speaks to the idea that it’s more important to stand up for someone who can’t stand up for herself, but not at the expense of your own self esteem.

Source: Bully At Ambush Corner

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