Diam Quote by Multatuli
““Percayalah, diam adalah mati.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Max Havelaar by Multatuli, 1860
Silence can be as destructive as death, as it prevents truth and change.
In simple terms: Staying quiet can kill.
Speak up for truth.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- activism
- personal relationships
- political discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you stayed silent despite knowing the truth?
- What would happen if you spoke out?
Silence may protect the speaker from conflict.