Quote by Stanley Baldwin

The greatest crime to our own people is to be afraid to tell the truth... the old frontiers are gone. When you think of the defence of England you no longer think of the chalk cliffs of Dover; you think of the Rhine. That is where it lies.

The greatest crime to our own people is to be afraid to tell

Summary

This quote reflects the idea that failing to speak the truth is a disservice to one's own community. It suggests that staying silent, out of fear, is a grave wrongdoing. The mention of the old frontiers being gone alludes to a shift in perspective regarding the defense of England. Rather than picturing the traditional symbol of the chalk cliffs of Dover, it emphasizes the significance of the Rhine river as a new point of defense. This quote implores individuals to acknowledge the changing realities and confront uncomfortable truths in order to protect their nation effectively.

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Truth People Crime

By Stanley Baldwin

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