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“Upon which, every man looked at his neighbour, and then all cast down their eyes and sat silent. Except one man, who got up and went out.” quote by Charles Dickens
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““Upon which, every man looked at his neighbour, and then all cast down their eyes and sat silent. Except one man, who got up and went out.””

Charles Dickens

About This Quote

Source Book: A Tale of Two Cities, Charles Dickens, 1859

People look away from injustice, but one individual confronts it directly.

In simple terms: Most ignore wrongdoing; one acts.

Key Takeaway

Stand up when others stay silent.

Themes

justice individualism courage

Mood

somber determined

Type

narrative inspirational

When to use this quote

  • public protest
  • personal activism
  • ethical decision making

Key Concepts

moral responsibility social conscience

Questions to Reflect On

  • What would you do in a similar situation?
  • How can one inspire others to act?
A Different Perspective

The impact may be limited if only one acts.

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