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“Silence is complicity. I believe that.” quote by Lynn Nottage
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“Silence is complicity. I believe that.”

Lynn Nottage

About This Quote

Source Play: "Sweat", 2015

Silence in the face of wrongdoing is equivalent to endorsing it.

In simple terms: Staying quiet supports injustice.

Key Takeaway

Speak up against wrongdoing.

Themes

justice responsibility ethics

Mood

urgent serious

Type

activist ethical

When to use this quote

  • workplace harassment
  • political oppression
  • community disputes

Key Concepts

moral philosophy social activism

Questions to Reflect On

  • When have you stayed silent?
  • What risks come with speaking out?
A Different Perspective

Silence may be forced by fear or power dynamics.

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