The lesson we are indebted to Egypt for, our future generations learned that in the face of oppression silence is never golden.

Aysha Taryam
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The lesson we are indebted to Egypt for, our future generations learned that in the face of oppression silence is never golden. This quote is a reference to the Egyptian Revolution of 2011. The quote is a reference to a letter written by a group of Egyptian activists on the day of the uprising, but it has become a slogan for the movement. The letter stated: “In the face of oppression silence is never golden.”

Source: The Opposite Of Indifference: A Collection Of Commentaries

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