Every time we witness an injustice and do not act, we train our character to be passive in its presence and thereby eventually lose all ability to defend ourselves and those we love.

Julian Assange
About This Quote

This quote is about the importance of standing up for justice even when no one else will. If we don’t fight for what is right, we will lose our ability to do so later on. In a time of trouble, you may find that you are the only one who cares enough to stand up for those who cannot stand up for themselves. And, if you don’t stand up for them, they may never be able to stand up for themselves.

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