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Powerless to Prevent, Not Powerless to Protest

Elie Wiesel

Elie Wiesel said, “There may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice, but there must never be a time when we fail to protest.” The distinction matters. Outcomes are not always in our hands. The decision to speak or remain silent often is.

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For those who feel overwhelmed by large-scale wrong. Silence is still a choice.

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