Quote by Ronald Reagan

To sit back hoping that someday, some way, someone will make things right is to go on feeding the crocodile, hoping he will eat you last - but eat you he will.

To sit back hoping that someday, some way, someone will make

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This quote suggests that passively waiting for someone else to fix problems or injustices is dangerous. It compares the situation to feeding a crocodile, where the crocodile will eventually harm you despite temporarily delaying its actions. Similarly, hoping that someone else will address a problem without taking personal action leads to negative consequences. It encourages individuals to proactively stand up against injustices rather than relying on others to solve them.

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