In the land of bleating sheep and braying jackasses, one brave and honest man is bound to create a scandal.

Edward Abbey
In the land of bleating sheep and braying jackasses, one...
In the land of bleating sheep and braying jackasses, one...
In the land of bleating sheep and braying jackasses, one...
In the land of bleating sheep and braying jackasses, one...
About This Quote

This quote is about the power of one person to make a difference. It is all too easy to become complacent in our world, but one person who is strong enough to stand up for what is right can change the world for the better.

Source: Postcards From Ed: Dispatches And Salvos From An American Iconoclast

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