Always Quote by Hal Sparks
“Political and social change is always a stagger-step process. One step forward, two steps back. They want you to give up.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Talk on Activism, 2019
Social change moves unevenly, with progress and setbacks, and can feel discouraging.
In simple terms: Change is uneven and can feel discouraging.
Persist despite setbacks.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- grassroots organizing
- policy advocacy
- community building
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What keeps you motivated during setbacks?
- How can you turn setbacks into learning?
Progress may be slower than hoped.