William FaulknerNever be afraid to raise your voice for honesty and truth and compassion against injustice and lying and greed. If people all over the world...would do this, it would change the earth.
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Nelson Mandela said, "Never be afraid to raise your voice for honesty and truth and compassion against injustice and lying and greed." The world is a better place when we have the courage to speak out against lies and injustices.
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