The only real radicalism in our time will come as it always has - from people who insist on thinking for themselves and who reject party-mindedness.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- True radicalism comes from individuals who think independently, not from following political parties.
- In plain terms
- Real change happens when people think for themselves instead of following parties.
- What can you take from it?
- Independent thought is the real source of radical change.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can radicalism exist without parties?
- Is independence enough for change?
Another view
It ignores how organized groups achieve radical change.
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