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What does it mean?
Not speaking up is as dangerous as reckless talk. Moral character is tested by standing for right when unpopular.
In plain terms
Staying silent is dangerous; stand up for what is right even if hard.
What can you take from it?
Courage requires speaking up when it is unpopular.

Where it applies

  • social pressure
  • political dissent
  • ethical dilemmas

Putting it to work

  • speak your mind
  • stand against pressure
  • test your character

Questions to consider

  • Is silence ever safer than speech?
  • How do you measure moral character?

Another view

Popular opinion often discourages unpopular truths.

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