Act Quote by Michael Leunig

When an individual is protesting society's refusal to acknowledge his dignity as a human being, his very act of protest confers dignity on him.

— Bayard Rustin

When I was a young hippy, I thought marching naked would be a strong protest, but I don't think it would be as effective…

— Germaine Greer

The methods of peaceful protests are not capable of being effective, because in reality most people pay little attention to things that are not…

— Assata Shakur

I think of protest as confrontation and disruption, as the end of silence.

— DeRay Mckesson

Now, it’s true that some of the protesters are oddly dressed or have silly-sounding slogans, which is inevitable given the open character of the…

— Paul Krugman

I think humor and protest can be subtle, instead of loud and going to the level of violence.

— Kiku Sharda

Gentleness in the gait is what simplicity is in the dress. Violent gestures or quick movements inspire involuntary disrespect.

— Honore de Balzac

Passionately protest mediocrity.

— Danielle LaPorte

“In nude protests, the very same body that is objectified and subjected to endless scrutiny and policing is used to reclaim power.”

— Malebo Sephodi

Protesting is a fundamental aspect of our democracy, and I will always encourage this course of action, but it can be intimidating.

— Layla Moran

Activism is something that no one can fake. You get angry. You cry. But you never throw in your towel, because that anger is…

— Leymah Gbowee

Every morning I woke in dread, waiting for the day nurse to go on her rounds and announce from the list of names in…

— Janet Frame