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“I'm not afraid to shake up the system, and government needs more shaking up than any other system I know.” quote by Ann Richards
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“I'm not afraid to shake up the system, and government needs more shaking up than any other system I know.”

Ann Richards

About This Quote

Source Speech: Texas Women’s Hall of Fame, Ann Richards, 1995

Government should be challenged to improve and adapt, more so than other systems.

In simple terms: Shake up government.

Key Takeaway

Push for reform.

Themes

reform government change

Mood

provocative motivational

Type

political inspirational

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • grassroots campaigns
  • legislative debates

Key Concepts

political activism systems theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • What system needs shaking up most?
  • How can you effectively drive change?
A Different Perspective

Change can be slow and face entrenched resistance.

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