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Sometimes it's socially dangerous to stick up against what everybody knows is wrong.
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The quote says that opposing a wrong accepted by everyone can carry social risks. Even when people recognize that something is wrong, speaking against it may bring criticism, rejection, or conflict. Shared agreement does not make the wrongdoing right, and challenging it can still be dangerous for the person who speaks up.
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