“Decency is Indecency’s Conspiracy of Silence.”
George Bernard Shaw (1856–1950) Irish playwright
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1900s, Maxims for Revolutionists (1903)
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Arthur Machen10
Welsh author and mystic 1863–1947Related quotes
“Pride is an evil dragon; it sleeps underneath your heart and then roars when you need silence.”
Jodi Picoult book Small Great Things
Source: Small Great Things
“Nothing builds authority up like silence, splendor of the strong and shelter of the weak.”
Charles de Gaulle (1890–1970) eighteenth President of the French Republic
Rien ne rehausse l'autorité mieux que le silence, splendeur des forts et refuge des faibles.
in Le Fil de l'épée.
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John of St. Samson (1571–1636)
From, Light on Carmel: An Anthology from the Works of Brother John of Saint Samson, O.Carm.
Fred Phelps (1929–2014) American pastor and activist
2000s, Fag-Lover Obama (2009)
Context: This jackass of a president ought to proclaim pride month for decency, abstinence and chastity, not for the most abominable sins known to mankind — in the estimation of God Almighty, that is. Obama will bring down the curses of God upon the whole creation. Remember, you ignorant Americans, you Obama-worshippers around the world, we warned you. He raises a false argument ordering that nobody discriminate against fags. Listen up, you Bible-ignorant moron! It is neither wrongful nor sinful to discriminate against sin!
Kevin Rudd (1957) Australian politician, 26th Prime Minister of Australia
Rudd's first speech as Labor leader, 5 December 2006, 13 February 2008, The Australian http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20876,20876230-601,00.html, <br class="br">2006