Believe Quote by Viola Davis
“To the predators... Weinstein, the stranger, the relative, the boyfriend... I say to you, 'You can choose your sin but you don't get to choose the consequences.' To the victims... I see you. I believe you... and I'm listening.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Statement, 2020
You can control your actions but not the outcomes, and victims deserve empathy and attention.
In simple terms: Actions have consequences; victims need support.
Key Takeaway
Own your choices, respect victims.
Themes
responsibility
empathy
justice
Mood
empathetic
serious
Type
advocacy
reflective
When to use this quote
- personal decisions
- legal consequences
- public discourse
- supporting survivors
Key Concepts
moral agency
victim advocacy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we balance accountability with compassion?
- What can we do to better support victims?
A Different Perspective
Consequences may be unpredictable and unfair.
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