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Meaning
The speaker wants to speak out clearly, support people who are pushed aside, and keep a sense of joy and humor. The quote connects moral courage with compassion and lightness. It suggests that standing up for others does not have to come at the expense of laughter.
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
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No source found on Wikiquote; the quote is listed as attributed to Greg Boyle.
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About Greg Boyle
Greg Boyle is quoted here; further biographical details are not publicly available.
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