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Meaning
The speaker is criticizing Trump as someone who uses intimidation rather than strength. The second sentence says that this kind of behavior fails when people firmly resist it. It presents courage and refusal as the effective response to bullying.
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
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No source found on Wikiquote; the quote is attributed to Jamelle Bouie.
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About Jamelle Bouie
Jamelle Bouie is quoted here; further biographical details are not publicly available.
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