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“He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, s yet he opened not his mouth; t like a u lamb that is led to the slaughter, and like a sheep that before its shearers is silent, so he opened not his mouth.” quote by Anonymous
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““He was oppressed, and he was afflicted,          s yet he opened not his mouth;      t like a  u lamb that is led to the slaughter,         and like a sheep that before its shearers is silent,         so he opened not his mouth.””

Anonymous

About This Quote

Silence can be a response to oppression and suffering, reflecting humility or resignation.

In simple terms: Staying silent when oppressed.

Key Takeaway

Consider the power and cost of silence.

Themes

oppression humility resilience

Mood

somber serious

Type

literary spiritual

When to use this quote

  • political protest
  • personal trauma
  • religious devotion
  • legal testimony

Key Concepts

moral courage voice suffering

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is speaking out necessary?
  • What does silence convey to oppressors?
A Different Perspective

Silence may enable further abuse.

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