The dead cannot cry out for justice; it is a duty of the living to do so for them.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The dead cannot demand justice; the living must act on their behalf.
- In plain terms
- We are responsible for seeking justice for those who can't.
- What can you take from it?
- Advocate for the voiceless.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What obligations do we have to past injustices?
- How can we honor their memory?
Another view
Living may lack full knowledge of the dead's wishes.
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