“The quietly pacifist peaceful always die to make room for men who shout.”

Simplified Meaning:

When there are people who are always calm and avoid conflict, they often get overshadowed by those who are loud and aggressive. Picture a classroom where a quiet student has good ideas but never speaks up, while another student is always talking, even if their ideas are not as good. The loud student is the one who gets noticed and praised by the teacher. Over time, this can make the quiet student feel ignored and unimportant, maybe even causing them to stop contributing altogether. In history, many peaceful leaders have been forgotten because louder voices, often more aggressive, took over the stage. For example, consider peaceful protests versus violent uprisings; the quieter, peaceful approach might not make the headlines, while louder, more violent actions grab the world's attention. In everyday life, this means that if you are too quiet about your thoughts, opinions, or needs, people might overlook you. It's important to find a balance where you are peaceful but also make sure your voice is heard. Speaking up, even a little, can help ensure that your place and contributions are recognized.