“When too many Americans don't vote or participate, some see apathy and despair. I see disappointment and even outrage. And I believe that out of this frustration can come hope and action.”
Hope
“Politics is not about winning for the sake of winning.”
PoliticsAll Quotes by Paul Wellstone
“I don't think politics has anything to do with left, right, or center. It has to do with trying to do right by people.”
Politics“The people of this country, not special interest big money, should be the source of all political power.”
Money“The only way to change is to vote. People are responsible.”
Change“Never separate the life you live from the words you speak.”
Life“Sometimes, the only realists are the dreamers.”
Dreams“Politics is not about money.”
Politics“Our politics are our deepest form of expression: they mirror our past experiences and reflect our dreams and aspirations for the future.”
Dreams“Politics is not about winning for the sake of winning.”
Politics“I think the future also will not belong to those who are cynical or those who stand on the sidelines.”
Future“The American polity is infected with a serious imbalance of power between elites and masses, a power which is the principal threat to our democracy.”
Power“We can and must move U.S. politics forward by means of committed participation.”
Politics“A politics that is not sensitive to the concerns and circumstances of people's lives, a politics that does not speak to and include people, is an intellectually arrogant politics that deserves to fail.”
Politics“I emphasize self-esteem, self-confidence, and dignity, not as an ideal, but as a real test of community organization. Without leadership development, community organizations do not have staying power.”
Leadership“What makes community organizing especially attractive is the faith it places in the ability of the poor to make decisions for themselves.”
Faith“If a teacher does not involve himself, his values, his commitments, in the course of discussion, why should the students?”
Teacher“Politics is about the improvement of people's lives. It's about advancing the cause of peace and justice in our country and the world. Politics is about doing well for the people.”
Peace“Education and democracy have the same goal: the fullest possible development of human capabilities.”
Education“The future will belong to those who have passion and are willing to work hard to make our country better.”
Future“Politics is not about power.”
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