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Abuse Quote by Anonymous

“If abuses are destroyed, man must destroy them. If slaves are freed, man must free them. If new truths are discovered, man must discover them. If the naked are clothed; if the hungry are fed; if justice is done; if labor is rewarded; if superstition is driven from the mind; if the defenseless are…” quote by Anonymous
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“If abuses are destroyed, man must destroy them. If slaves are freed, man must free them. If new truths are discovered, man must discover them. If the naked are clothed; if the hungry are fed; if justice is done; if labor is rewarded; if superstition is driven from the mind; if the defenseless are protected, and if the right finally triumphs, all must be the work of man. The grand victories of the future must be won by man, and by man alone.”

Anonymous

About This Quote

Human responsibility to address societal and injustices through active effort.

In simple terms: Man must act on injustices.

Key Takeaway

Take responsibility for change.

Themes

justice responsibility action

Mood

determined serious

Type

political ethical

When to use this quote

  • activism
  • policy reform
  • education
  • community service

Key Concepts

ethics social change

Questions to Reflect On

  • What injustice can you address today?
  • How can collaboration improve outcomes?
A Different Perspective

Complex issues may need collective, not sole, effort.

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