Buckets Quote by Dorothy Cotton
“If a house is burning, and bucket of water is thrown on the blaze and doesn't extinguish the fire, this doesn't mean that water won't put out fire. It means we need more water. And so with nonviolence.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Civil Rights Address by Dorothy Cotton, 1965
A single effort may not solve a problem; persistence and additional resources are needed.
In simple terms: More effort needed for change.
Key Takeaway
Continue applying resources and persistence.
Themes
activism
nonviolence
perseverance
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
motivational
strategic
When to use this quote
- protest
- community organizing
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
civil rights
social change
Questions to Reflect On
- What additional support can you mobilize?
- How do you sustain momentum when progress stalls?
A Different Perspective
Resources may be limited.
