When violence against women is no longer societally accepted, no longer kept secret; when everyone understands that even one case is too many. That's when it will change.
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Corruption is a cancer: a cancer that eats away at a citizen's faith in democracy, diminishes the instinct for innovation and creativity; already-tight national budgets, crowding out important national investments. It wastes the talent of entire generations. It scares away investments and jobs.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Corruption undermines trust in democracy and stifles societal growth.
In this quote, Joe Biden likens corruption to a cancer that not only erodes individual faith in democratic systems but also negatively impacts innovation, creativity, and national investments. He emphasizes that corruption stifles talent, deters economic opportunities, and ultimately hinders societal progress, highlighting the urgent need to address it to foster a healthier democracy and economy.
Themes
CorruptionDemocracyFaithInnovationSociety
In practice
Example use cases
During a rally discussing the importance of clean governance, this quote can emphasize the need for integrity in public service.
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