Speaking Truth to Power
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"Speaking Truth to Power" is a phrase commonly used as a motto to express a commitment to courageously challenging authority and injustice through honest, principled speech.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Speak Truth to Power | 2 |
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
political phrase
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political slogan ⓘ rhetorical expression ⓘ |
| aimsAt |
exposing wrongdoing
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inspiring social change ⓘ promoting justice ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
civil rights activism
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freedom of speech ⓘ human rights advocacy ⓘ moral courage ⓘ nonviolent resistance ⓘ political dissent ⓘ social justice ⓘ whistleblowing ⓘ |
| contextOfUse |
advocacy campaigns
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political discourse ⓘ religious sermons ⓘ social movements ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
accountability of those in power
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honesty ⓘ integrity ⓘ moral responsibility ⓘ |
| hasMeaning |
confronting injustice with principled truth-telling
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courageously challenging authority through honest speech ⓘ speaking honestly to those in positions of authority ⓘ |
| implies |
challenging established authority
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risk for the speaker ⓘ |
| opposes |
abuse of power
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corruption ⓘ injustice ⓘ oppression ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
calling out wrongdoing
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conscience-driven speech ⓘ ethical communication ⓘ speaking out ⓘ |
| usedAs |
guiding principle for activists
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motto ⓘ rallying cry in protests ⓘ slogan in political movements ⓘ |
| usedBy |
activists
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civil society groups ⓘ human rights organizations ⓘ journalists ⓘ religious leaders ⓘ whistleblowers ⓘ |
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