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He would still see it as his duty to shut up and get on with it, not cause any trouble. In our own time weve made a hero
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"He would still see it as his duty to shut up and get on with it, not cause any trouble. In our own time we've made a hero of the rebel, and it's more heroic to speak up"

- Eddie Campbell

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This quote by Eddie Campbell talks to the concept of speaking out and defending what is right. He recommends that in the past, people were expected to remain quiet and not cause any difficulty, however in our own time, we have made a hero of the rebel who speaks up. This indicates that it is more brave to speak up and stand up for what is right, even if it implies going against the grain. This quote motivates people to decide and speak out against injustice, instead of staying silent and accepting the status quo. It is a pointer that all of us have an obligation to speak out and fight for what is right, even if it means going versus the grain.

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Scotland Flag This quote is written / told by Eddie Campbell somewhere between August 10, 1955 and today. He/she was a famous Artist from Scotland. The author also have 20 other quotes.

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