Tuesday, May 31, 2022

First They Came

"First, they demanded my respect, and I gave it to them because I thought it was just good manners.

Then, they demanded discipline, and I gave it to them because everyone else was doing the same thing.

Then, they demanded my obedience, and I followed just as I followed my parents.

Finally, they demanded my silence, and I kept quiet because I didn't want the consequences.

Before I knew it, I had nothing else left. They had already taken everything from me."

(Inspired by Martin Niemoller)


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