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“An appeal to me in this fiendish row - is there? Very well; I hear; I admit, but I have a voice too, and for good or evil mine is the speech that cannot be silenced.” quote by Joseph Conrad
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““An appeal to me in this fiendish row - is there? Very well; I hear; I admit, but I have a voice too, and for good or evil mine is the speech that cannot be silenced.””

Joseph Conrad

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A character asserts that despite being in a dire situation, his voice—whether good or bad—cannot be suppressed.

In simple terms: His voice cannot be silenced even in hardship.

Key Takeaway

Speak your truth despite opposition.

Themes

courage voice conflict integrity

Mood

defiant reflective

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • legal testimony
  • personal relationships
  • public protests
  • media interviews

Key Concepts

existentialism power of speech moral ambiguity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you maintain your voice under pressure?
  • When is speaking out harmful?
A Different Perspective

Silencing may still occur through force or censorship.

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