Banner Quote by Emma Goldman
“Always, at every period, the few were the banner bearers of a great idea, of liberating effort. Not so the mass, the leaden weight of which does not let it move.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Anarchist Manifesto, 1910
A few visionary individuals drive great ideas, while the masses are heavy and immobile.
In simple terms: Visionaries lead, masses lag.
Cultivate visionary leadership.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- activist gatherings
- community organizing
- educational workshops
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a few become many?
- How to mobilize the masses?
Masses can become active if empowered.