APAD：Silence gives consent.

Silence gives consent.

This proverb means that when someone remains silent in the face of something they disagree with or disapprove of, their silence can be interpreted as agreement or approval. It suggests that silence can be just as powerful as speech, and sometimes not speaking out can have consequences.

“Silence gives consent.” is one of Plato’s most famous quotes

This quote reflects his belief that failing to speak out against injustice is tantamount to condoning it. Plato believed that individuals had a moral obligation to speak out against injustice and to work to make society a more just and equitable place. Plato’s ideas about the importance of speaking out against injustice are particularly relevant today. In an era in which social media has made it easier than ever to spread information and organize protests, individuals have more power than ever before to speak out against injustice and effect change.

 

"wisdom is always honest", especially when from Plato.

but there is also "speech is silver, silence is golden" &

"Still waters runDeep" and "Empty vessels make theMost Sound

from other wise men. Guess for different occasions ;-))

We need to speak out against injustice.

Here is the famous poem "First they Came", from 犹太人大屠杀纪念碑石碑上

“First they came for the socialists,and I did not speak out”

First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a socialist.

Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a trade unionist.

Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Jew.

Then they came for me—
and there was no one left to speak for me.

remembered this poem by Martin Niemoller. what interesting

me was his change in that period. IMHO.

Not always the case. Sometimes，either explode in silence,or

die in silence～

第一段的最后一个词“consequences”一般是指负面的结果。而原文的意思应该是正面的结果，这个词用得是不是不太对？

BTW，I‘ve been using proverbs learned @MYSJ！Thanks to APAD小组！

I don’t know my about Martin Niemoller。请展开说说。：）

This is quite a bit detour from the proverb

原文的意思可正可负，比如基于对于违背道义的问询，沉默就是默许。出了事还可狡辩我从没说过同意。

Yes, always

Each one of them can make an APAD post

Silence can also be smoke and mirror. Action speaks louder.

& sear & ambiguity

he was Nazi supporter 1st but changed afterwards. see

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_they_came_...

Wow! I knew he was a pastor, but didn’t know his story.

He sounds like Paul in the New Testament of Bible..Big WOW .

Yes. Sometimes we need to speak out. Otherwise

Thing goes the way you don’t want.