Do you know why this world is as bad as it is? [...] it is because people think only about their own business, and won't trouble themselves to stand up for the oppressed, nor bring the wrong-doer to light. (Anna Sewell)

Do you know why this world is as bad as it is? [...] it is because people think only about their own business, and won't trouble themselves to stand up for the oppressed, nor bring the wrong-doer to light.

Anna Sewell

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