Courage and overcoming setbacks
Injustice makes the rules, and courage breaks them.
— Ursula K. Le Guin (1929–2018), Earthsea Books — Tales from Earthsea (2001), “Dragonfly” (p. 201)

Courage and overcoming setbacks

What it means

Unjust rules last until someone has the courage to break them. Change often begins with one person refusing to comply.

About the author

Ursula K. Le Guin — American author (1929–2018).

Source and verification

Source
Earthsea Books — Tales from Earthsea (2001), “Dragonfly” (p. 201)
Reference
Ursula K. Le Guin on Wikiquote
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