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- All social change comes from the passion of individuals. Margaret Mead. Passion, Serious, Individual.
- Never ever depend on governments or institutions to solve any major problems. All social change comes from the passion of individuals. Margaret Mead. Passion, Government, Problem.
- Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. Margaret Mead. Inspirational, Life, Friendship.
- One of the great liabilities of history is that all too many people fail to remain awake through great periods of social change. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Aug 7, 2014 · To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete." -Richard Buckminster Fuller. "It is not enough to be compassionate – you must act." -The Dalai Lama. "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." -Gandhi.
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Nov 2, 2023 · Explore powerful quotes on social change and empowerment, offering insights, inspiration, and practical wisdom for transformative action
Jan 11, 2022 · Famous speeches from the likes of Roosevelt and Churchill have given us quotes that help alleviate fears (“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself”), fight for equality (“We should all be feminists”), and believe in the possibility of change (“The wind of change is blowing”).
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“I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept.” — Angela Davis “Freedom and justice cannot be parceled out in pieces to suit political convenience. I don’t believe you can stand for freedom for one group of people and deny it to others.” — Coretta Scott King “We are all implicated when we allow other...
“When we identify where our privilege intersects with somebody else's oppression, we'll find our opportunities to make real change.” — Ijeoma Oluo,So You Want to Talk About Race “We have a right to protest for what is right. That’s all we can do. There are people hurting, there are people suffering, so we have an obligation, a mandate, to do someth...
“And I must say tonight that a riot is the language of the unheard. And what is it America has failed to hear? ... It has failed to hear that the promises of freedom and justice have not been met. And it has failed to hear that large segments of white society are more concerned about tranquility and the status quo than about justice and humanity.” ...
“Without justice there can be no love.” — bell hooks “There must exist a paradigm, a practical model for social change that includes an understanding of ways to transform consciousness that are linked to efforts to transform structures.” — bell hooks, Killing Rage: Ending Racism “Justice is possible without equality, I believe, because of compassio...
“You have to get over the fear of facing the worst in yourself. You should instead fear unexamined racism. Fear the thought that right now, you could be contributing to the oppression of others and you don't know it. But do not fear those who bring that oppression to light. Do not fear the opportunity to do better.” — Ijeoma Oluo, So You Want to Ta...
“Prisons do not disappear social problems, they disappear human beings. Homelessness, unemployment, drug addiction, mental illness, and illiteracy are only a few of the problems that disappear from public view when the human beings contending with them are relegated to cages.” — Angela Davis “The death penaltyis not about whether people deserve to ...
“Our problems stem from our acceptance of this filthy, rotten system.” — Dorothy Day “Colorful demonstrations and weekend marches are vital but alone are not powerful enough to stop wars. Wars will be stopped only when soldiers refuse to fight, when workers refuse to load weapons onto ships and aircraft, when people boycott the economic outposts of...
“When asked if I am pessimistic or optimistic about the future, my answer is always the same: If you look at the science about what is happening on earth and aren’t pessimistic, you don’t understand data. But if you meet the people who are working to restore this earth and the lives of the poor, and you aren’t optimistic, you haven’t got a pulse. W...
“Innovation comes, in science, by the people who are able to pull something apart with such insight and knowledge that they can then innovate, and they can create new — it’s how we make progress. And I think the same is true in the justice sector, that we cannot make progress in creating a more just society, healthier communities, if we allow ourse...
“Rebellion is the only thing that keeps you alive.” — Marianne Faithful “The opposite of poverty is not wealth. In too many places, the opposite of poverty is justice.” — Bryan Stevenson “Public education does not exist for the benefit of students or the benefit of their parents. It exists for the benefit of the social order. We have discovered as ...
Social change usually means working for full equality and rights of all people, and especially through changes in policies and systems. If you’re looking for some inspiration, these quotations might help you to make a difference and fight for what’s right.
Here is a collection of quotes about power and social change collated by the Commons Librarians. Please contact us if you have a quote to add. Power Quotes. The key is to find the places where you are powerful, where you are hopeful and where you have the opportunity to make a difference. – Aidan Ricketts, Source
