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What does it mean?
A single person fighting for justice is morally stronger than a large army fighting for falsehood.
In plain terms
One righteous person beats many wrong ones.
What can you take from it?
Moral clarity gives individuals great power.

Where it applies

  • activism
  • protest
  • ethical stands

Putting it to work

  • speaking truth
  • standing up to bullies
  • community organizing

Questions to consider

  • When has standing alone made a difference?
  • Is moral strength real power?

Another view

Physical force often overrides moral strength in reality.

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