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“Oh why do we not say the important things, it would be so easy, and we are damned because we do not.” quote by Bertolt Brecht
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“Oh why do we not say the important things, it would be so easy, and we are damned because we do not.”

Bertolt Brecht

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Source Play: The Good Person of Szechwan, 1943

People often avoid speaking truth because it feels risky, yet silence perpetuates harm.

In simple terms: Truth is hard to say, but silence hurts.

Key Takeaway

Speak up despite discomfort.

Themes

courage communication truth

Mood

anxious determined

Type

motivational reflective

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • workplace meetings
  • public advocacy
  • family discussions

Key Concepts

Ethics psychology social dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What truth are you avoiding?
  • How might speaking change the situation?
A Different Perspective

Fear of backlash can silence even the most urgent messages.

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