Last century we needed lawyers; this century we need big…
“Last century we needed lawyers; this century we need big, broad coalitions. When extremists decide to attack all our communities, they must hope that there will be infighting. But we have stood all for one and one for all. That is how we will win.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Building broad, inclusive coalitions is essential to counter extremism and foster unity.
In simple terms: We need big coalitions to win against hate.
Form diverse alliances now.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- community organizing
- political campaigns
- grassroots movements
- interfaith dialogues
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we maintain cohesion in diverse groups?
- What strategies prevent infighting?
Coalitions can be fragile and may face internal disagreements.