Criticism of the Middle East should not be directed only at Saudi Arabia. Human rights abuses are happening throughout the Arab world.
Jamal KhashoggiRead
I have left my home, my family, and my job, and I am raising my voice. To do otherwise would betray those who languish in prison. I can speak when so many cannot.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses a commitment to speaking out against injustice, even at great personal cost.
Jamal Khashoggi's quote reveals the deep moral obligation he felt to raise his voice for those who are oppressed and unable to speak for themselves. By sacrificing the comforts of home, family, and career, he underscores the importance of advocating for justice and human rights, emphasizing that silence in the face of injustice is a betrayal to those suffering in silence, particularly in oppressive regimes.
Themes
CourageJusticeAdvocacyFreedomVoice
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech at a human rights conference.
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