We are tired of words, of betrayals, of indifference...the years are gone when the farm worker said nothing and did nothing to help himself...Now we have new faith. Through our strong will, our movement is changing these conditions...We shall be heard.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The movement shifts from silence to active will and faith to change conditions.
- In plain terms
- Farm workers no longer stay silent; they have new faith and will to change things.
- What can you take from it?
- Replace silence with will and faith to demand change.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What ends silence?
- How does faith drive change?
Another view
Change often meets strong opposition.
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