If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the sid…

Desmond Tutu
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If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. If an elephant has its foot on the tail of a mouse and you say that you are neutral, the mouse will not appreciate your neutrality. ✨ FaceBook post byDesmond Tutu from Jan 22, 2014
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If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. If an elephant has its foot on the tail of a mouse and you say that you are neutral, the mouse will not appreciate your neutrality. ✨ FaceBook post byDesmond Tutu from Jan 22, 2014

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