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“Daniel Ellsberg showed tremendous courage back in the '70s.”

Barton Gellman

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Source Book: Secrets: A Memoir of Vietnam and the Pentagon Papers by Daniel Ellsberg, 2002

Ellsberg’s act of leaking classified documents demonstrated moral bravery against governmental secrecy.

In simple terms: Courage to expose truth despite risk.

Key Takeaway

Stand up for transparency.

Themes

courage ethics whistleblowing

Mood

defiant serious

Type

historical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • journalism
  • political activism
  • legal reform

Key Concepts

Moral responsibility government accountability

Questions to Reflect On

  • What would you risk to reveal injustice?
  • How does secrecy affect democracy?
A Different Perspective

Risk of personal and professional retaliation.

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