A movement with some lasting organization is a lot less dramatic than a movement with a lot of demonstrations and a lot of marching and so forth. The more dramatic organization does catch attention quicker. Over the long haul, however, it's a lot more difficult to keep together because you're not building solid. ... A lasting organization is one in which people will continue to build, develop and move when you are not there.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Lasting movements need solid organization, not just dramatic protests.
- In plain terms
- Build strong groups that last, not just quick demonstrations.
- What can you take from it?
- Sustainable change requires organization over spectacle.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a movement last?
- Is drama useful or distracting?
Another view
It undervalues the role of public awareness campaigns.
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