Witty sayings for activists as quoted in Inciting Democracy
Quotations for Social Change
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This collection of 303 quotations related to positive social change made by over 160 people, some famous, some not so, includes the 263 quotations interspersed throughout Inciting Democracy plus 40 more that were too profound or clever to leave out.
The quotations are grouped by topic. Following each quotation is its original source (if available) followed by the page number in Inciting Democracy where it is located [listed in square brackets]. Those quotations not in the book are designated [other]. At the end is an index of authors.
The next best thing to being witty one’s self, is to be able to quote another’s wit. — Christian Nestell Bovee
Quotations Table of Contents
Equality / Fraternity / Compassion
Democracy (Majority Rule / Compromise)
Poverty / Inequality / Overwork
Obstacles to Progressive Change
Destructive Cultural Conditioning
Dysfunctional Emotional Conditioning
There is somebody wiser than any of us,
and that is everybody. — Napoleon Bonaparte
Quotations for Social Change
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