Social Change Quotes

"We live in different times and it's cool to be yourself" "Without a clear collective vision, democracy will not be achieved." "The education and empowerment of women throughout the world cannot fail to result in a more caring, tolerant, just and peaceful life for all." "The most radical revolutionary will become a conservative the day after the revolution." "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." "To change the world, we must change the way babies are being born." "A society should never become like a pond with stagnant water, without movement. That's the most important thing." "There is no tool for development more effective than the empowerment of women" "Young people should be at the forefront of global change and innovation. Empowered, they can be key agents for development and peace" "Nobody liberates anybody else, and nobody liberates themselves all alone: people liberate themselves in fellowship with each other" "I think people should be allowed to do anything they want. We haven't tried that for a while. Maybe this time it'll work." "The solution to adult problems tomorrow depends on large measure upon how our children grow up today" "War is over if you want it" "Today, we turn to one person to provide what an entire village once did: a sense of grounding, meaning, and continuity." "The more youth begin to recognize that they have a voice, the more change is possible"