Complicit Quote by Richard Edelman
“To be silent is to be complicit.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Relations Summit, 2020
Silence in the face of injustice makes one a participant in the wrongdoing.
In simple terms: Being quiet means agreeing with bad actions.
Key Takeaway
Speak up against wrongdoing.
Themes
ethics
responsibility
activism
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
ethical
motivational
When to use this quote
- Workplace harassment
- environmental damage
- political oppression
Key Concepts
Moral complicity
social pressure
Questions to Reflect On
- What injustices are you ignoring?
- How can you safely voice concerns?
A Different Perspective
Silence may be forced by fear or lack of power.
