“If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. If an elephant has its foot on the tail of a mouse and you say that you are neutral, the mouse will not appreciate your neutrality.”
~Desmond Tutu
Desmond Mpilo Tutu was born on 7 October 1931. Happy birthday to him. In the photo he is reacting to testimony on Apartheid presented during a Truth and Reconciliation session in his native South Africa. He chaired the committee and in 1999 was awarded the Sydney Peace Prize for his work there.
He has recently drawn fire for criticising some of Israel's actions against Palestinians.
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Yes, Happy Birthday Desmond Tutu.
Not only a great guy, but often very funny and vital.
A legend.......happy birthday to him!
Thank you, for him.
This is a great quote. Happy belated bday Mr. Tutu!
Happy birthdat Mr. Tutu. I hope that he follows his own advice. Both Palestinians and Jews have suffered.
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