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Change the world Quote by Jules Dervaes

“In our society, growing food yourself has become the most radical of acts. It is truly the only effective protest, one that can-and will-overturn the corporate powers that be. By the process of directly working in harmony with nature, we do the one thing most essential to change the world-we…” quote by Jules Dervaes
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“In our society, growing food yourself has become the most radical of acts. It is truly the only effective protest, one that can-and will-overturn the corporate powers that be. By the process of directly working in harmony with nature, we do the one thing most essential to change the world-we change ourselves!”

Jules Dervaes

About This Quote

Source Blog: The Resilient Farm and Homestead, 2010

Growing your own food is a radical act that challenges corporate power and transforms the self.

In simple terms: Self‑grown food is protest and personal change.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate your own food.

Themes

sustainability activism self‑reliance

Mood

hopeful determined

Type

activist practical

When to use this quote

  • urban gardening
  • community farms
  • food sovereignty
  • personal health

Key Concepts

environmentalism political theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can you start small with a balcony garden?
  • What obstacles exist in your community?
A Different Perspective

Access to land and resources can be limited.

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