Ballots Quote by Alfred-Maurice de Zayas
“If you censor yourself, if you cannot articulate your needs, if you cannot articulate your priorities, then whatever you do, putting a little cross in a ballot box, etc, does not represent your view. It is an act of desperation.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Human Rights Forum, 2018
Self‑censorship silences needs and priorities, leading to desperate, unrepresentative actions.
In simple terms: Censoring yourself hides true views.
Speak openly to avoid misrepresentation.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- activism
- community meetings
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What needs are you hesitant to express?
- How can safe spaces foster honest dialogue?
Risk of backlash when voicing dissent.