A lot of people are waiting for Martin Luther King or Mahatma Gandhi to come back -- but they are gone. We are it. It is up to us. It is up to you.
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Do not wait for leaders to fix problems; take action yourself now.
- In plain terms
- Heroes like Gandhi are gone so you must do the work.
- What can you take from it?
- You are responsible for creating change, not waiting for others.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What will you do today?
- Who are you waiting for?
Another view
It overlooks the value of collective organization and mentorship.
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