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“My responsibility to myself, my neighbors, my family and the human family is to try to tell the truth.” quote by Toni Cade Bambara
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“My responsibility to myself, my neighbors, my family and the human family is to try to tell the truth.”

Toni Cade Bambara

About This Quote

Source Short story collection: Gorilla, My Love, 1972

Truth-telling is a moral duty to oneself and all humanity, despite personal cost.

In simple terms: Tell truth for self and humanity.

Key Takeaway

Commit to honesty in all relationships.

Themes

truth responsibility community

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

ethical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • family discussions
  • community activism
  • personal journaling

Key Concepts

moral philosophy social ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What truth are you avoiding?
  • How does honesty affect your relationships?
A Different Perspective

Truth may cause conflict or alienation.

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