Vaclav Havel — "Even a purely moral act that has no hope of any immediate and visible political …"
Even a purely moral act that has no hope of any immediate and visible political effect can gradually and unforeseeably influence the state of affairs.
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From 'The Power of the Powerless,' advocating for moral action regardless of immediate impact.
Date: 1978
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