Quote by Charles Eliot Norton

The voice of protest, of warning, of appeal is never more needed than when the clamor of fife and drum, echoed by the press and too often by the pulpit, is bidding all men fall in step and obey in silence the tyrannous word of command. Then, more than ever, it is the duty of the good citizen not to be silent.


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Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of speaking up and raising one's voice during times of conformity and blind obedience. It suggests that when society is swept away by the noise of patriotism and authority, it is essential for individuals to resist the temptation to remain silent. Instead, citizens have a duty to protest, warn, and appeal against tyranny and oppressive commands. The quote underscores the significance of dissent and the responsibility of a good citizen to challenge prevailing narratives and power structures, even – and especially – when it is unpopular to do so.

By Charles Eliot Norton
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