“Fire is catching! And if we burn, you burn with us!”
What this quote means
This quote is a cry of rebellion and solidarity. It expresses that when injustice strikes some, it eventually affects everyone. It's a call to unity and collective resistance: if we're all in the same boat, then we must support each other. It reminds us that the oppressed are not alone and their fight is everyone's. An invitation not to remain indifferent in the face of injustice.
How to apply it daily
Support a cause you care about today by joining a collective effort, even modest, to amplify the voice of the oppressed.
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