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What does it mean?
He declares that knowing the truth and staying silent makes one a miserable coward.
In plain terms
He says keeping quiet about the truth is cowardice.
What can you take from it?
Speak out when aware of wrongdoing.

Where it applies

  • ethical dilemmas
  • whistleblowing

Putting it to work

  • public speaking
  • advocacy

Questions to consider

  • When is silence justified?
  • How do we define the ‘truth’ in moral contexts?

Another view

The quote is vague about what “truth” refers to, allowing misuse.

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