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What does it mean?
Stay calm and united like a forest to face opposition without speaking.
In plain terms
Stand together calmly to show strength without fighting.
What can you take from it?
Quiet unity is a strong weapon.

Where it applies

  • protests
  • confrontations
  • teamwork

Putting it to work

  • stand together
  • remain calm

Questions to consider

  • How do you stand united?
  • Is silence strong?

Another view

Sometimes silence is seen as weakness.

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