Company Quote by Louis O. Kelso
“They sense that there's a majority out there and that the emotions are all on the other side-if they can be heard. They think the politicians are going to yield to the emotions. I think the corporations are wrong about that. I think the companies will have to give in only at insignificant levels. Because the companies are too strong, they're the establishment. The environmentalists are going to have to be like the mob in the square in Romania before they prevail.”
About This Quote
Corporations hold overwhelming power; grassroots movements must mobilize massively to influence change.
In simple terms: Big companies dominate; people need collective action to affect them.
Key Takeaway
Organize strong, unified movements for impact.
Themes
politics
environment
power dynamics
Mood
determined
urgent
Type
activist
motivational
When to use this quote
- environmental protests
- labor strikes
- community organizing
Key Concepts
Corporate power
social movements
collective action
Questions to Reflect On
- How can small groups amplify their voice?
- What strategies overcome corporate inertia?
A Different Perspective
Corporate resistance can dilute grassroots impact.
