Quote by Christopher Hitchens

What I used to say to people, when I was much more engagÃ© myself, is that you can't be apolitical. It will come and get you. It's not that you shouldn't be neutral. It's that you won't be able to stay neutral.

What I used to say to people, when I was much more engagÃ© m

Summary

This quote is suggesting that being apolitical or trying to remain neutral in societal and political matters is ultimately impossible. The speaker indicates that avoiding taking a stand on important issues is not an option, as eventually one will be forced to confront and engage with politics. The quote implies that being apolitical is a temporary state that will be disrupted by external forces or personal experiences, making it challenging to maintain neutrality. The underlying idea is that everyone will eventually be compelled to participate and take a stance in political matters.

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Politics Apathy Neutrality Activism

By Christopher Hitchens

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