Quote by George Bernard Shaw

Decency is Indecency's Conspiracy of Silence.

Decency is Indecency's Conspiracy of Silence.

Summary

This quote suggests that silence or lack of opposition towards indecent or immoral behavior is a form of complicity. By remaining silent, individuals indirectly endorse and perpetuate indecency rather than actively speaking out against it. It implies that decency can only thrive when there is a collective rejection of indecency, and that silence plays a key role in allowing indecent actions or beliefs to persist.

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Silence Conspiracy

By George Bernard Shaw

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