Activists Quote by Bill Dedman
“Though some student activists of the 1960s may have idolized Alinsky, he didn't particularly idolize them.”
About This Quote
Alinsky’s influence on 1960s activists was limited; he didn’t idolize them, suggesting a complex relationship.
In simple terms: Alinsky didn’t idolize 60s activists.
Key Takeaway
Understand that leaders may not fully endorse their followers.
Themes
history
politics
leadership
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
historical
reflective
When to use this quote
- activism
- education
- media
Key Concepts
social movements
ideology
Questions to Reflect On
- Why might a leader distance themselves from a movement?
- What does this say about activist‑leader dynamics?
A Different Perspective
The quote may oversimplify Alinsky’s nuanced views.
![“When I was younger, I would mess about and have a laugh with everyone. I was doing Atonement when I was about 12, and as we went to do this very serious scene, the director Joe [Wright] came up to me ... I'd been giggling right up to the beginning of the take. And he came up to me and said, "Okay…” quote by Saoirse Ronan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/348/saoirse-ronan-7939_atonement_when-i-was-younger-i-would-mess-about-an_573836.jpg)
![“Some kinds of activists are more willing to try stuff out, see if works and think on their feet, but some of the people who are working on [change] find that very difficult: They've been schooled into thinking you have to come up with the perfect plan in advance. It has become a bit technocratic.” quote by Duncan Green](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d17/duncan-green-20105_activist_some-kinds-of-activists-are-more-willing_57391.jpg)
