The thing is. It's easy to be ordinary. It's easy to just go along. It's easy to rationalize and justify. And that's what the vast majority of people do when put to the test. They fail to the test.… 1/🧵
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Meanwhile, it takes someone who is truly extraordinary to go against the herd. To sacrifice their self interest for the common good. To pass the test when put to the test.This isn't an indictment on people. It's just an observation of human nature. 2/4
But in this moment, what we need is for people, a lot of people, to be extraordinary. And you know what, I think we have it in us. We must look toward our history. Toward those who came before us like Joseph Welch (“Have You No Decency?”) who stood up to bullies... 3/4
… Toward those who are being extraordinary in this moment, who won't sacrifice their principles for advancement. And channel their integrity and courage to rise to this moment. I think we can. 4/4
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