Neutral Quote by Desmond Tutu
“You are either on the side of the oppressed or on the side of the oppressor. You can't be neutral.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Address, 1990
One must choose a moral stance; neutrality supports oppression.
In simple terms: You must pick a side in oppression.
Stand against injustice.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- protests
- policy debates
- personal decisions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does neutrality mean to you?
- Can you stay neutral in personal conflicts?
Neutrality can sometimes be a protective strategy in dangerous contexts.