“And in the naked light, I saw
Ten thousand people, maybe more
People talking without speaking
People hearing without listening
People writing songs that voices never shared
No one dared
Disturb the sound of silence“Fools”, said I, “You do not know
Silence like a cancer grows” ¹
Do not become complacent, and don’t let yourself be bullied into silence. Do not give up that freedom. We’ve seen how that ends.
…we must choose between what is easy and what is right.
J.K. Rowling
² Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire, 4th Movie
Albus Dumbledore talking to Harry Potter. Full Quote: “Dark and difficult times lie ahead. Soon we must all face the choice between what is right and what is easy. But remember this, you have friends here. You’re not alone.”
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One response to “The sound of Silence”
Do not rest on your laurels,
nor bow to the weight of fear,
for your voice is a precious jewel,
and your freedom, a treasure dear.
Let not the comfort of the present,
seduce you into a trance-like state,
for the power of your words is potent,
and your silence can seal a terrible fate.
Hold fast to the liberty within you,
and resist the urge to conform,
for your voice is a beacon of truth,
a light that can weather any storm.
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