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Meaning
The speaker is refusing to be silenced or made to feel ashamed. The quote also suggests a determination to stay visible and not withdraw from public life or personal expression.
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
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About Yolanda Hadid
Yolanda Hadid is quoted here; further biographical details are not publicly available.
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