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What does it mean?
Despite little faith in petitions, the speaker is willing to try any means that does not invade others' rights for their champion.
In plain terms
I will try petitions despite low hope if they do not hurt others.
What can you take from it?
Use peaceful means for advocacy even if faith in them is low.

Where it applies

  • activism
  • political advocacy
  • rights campaigns

Putting it to work

  • evaluate advocacy means
  • support peaceful methods

Questions to consider

  • What means respect rights?
  • How much hope is needed to act?

Another view

Petitions may be ineffective if the target ignores them completely.

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