Change Quote by Abbie Hoffman
“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.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Youth Activism Rally, 1971
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.
