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Never forget that only dead fish swim with the stream
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"Never forget that only dead fish swim with the stream"

- Malcolm Muggeridge

About this Quote

This quote by Malcolm Muggeridge is a reminder to stay real to oneself and not conform to the status quo. It is a call to action to believe individually and to not be swayed by the opinions of the majority. The quote is a metaphor, comparing those who conform to the stream of popular opinion to dead fish, who are not able to think on their own and are merely brought along by the present. It is a tip to be brave and to defend what one believes in, even if it is not popular. It is a call to be a private and to not hesitate to go versus the grain. It is a reminder to be bold and to not hesitate to take risks and to defend what one thinks in.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by Malcolm Muggeridge between March 24, 1903 and November 14, 1990. He was a famous Journalist from United Kingdom. The author also have 23 other quotes.

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