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It is always the young that make the change. You don't get…

“It is always the young that make the change. You don't get these ideas when you're middle-aged. Young people have daring, creativity, imagination and personal computers. Above all, what you have as young people that's vitally needed to make social change, is impatience. You want it to happen now…” quote by Abbie Hoffman
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“It is always the young that make the change. You don't get these ideas when you're middle-aged. Young people have daring, creativity, imagination and personal computers. Above all, what you have as young people that's vitally needed to make social change, is impatience. You want it to happen now. There have to be enough people that say, ‘We want it now, in our lifetime.’ This is your moment. This is your opportunity. Be adventurists in the sense of being bold and daring. Be opportunists and seize this opportunity, this moment in history, to go out and save our country. It's your turn now.”

Abbie Hoffman

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Youth bring fresh energy and urgency to social change, driven by impatience and boldness.

In simple terms: Young people drive change with urgency.

Key Takeaway

Channel youthful impatience into action.

Themes

youth activism change

Mood

determined urgent

Type

motivational political

When to use this quote

  • protests
  • community organizing
  • digital campaigns
  • policy advocacy

Key Concepts

social movements impatience innovation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can impatience be balanced with strategy?
  • What role does experience play?
A Different Perspective

Impatience may lead to reckless decisions.

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