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Semakin banyak perubahan di antara orang-orang yang patut…

“Semakin banyak perubahan di antara orang-orang yang patut dipuji itu, semakin besar harapan orang untuk mendapat giliran seperti mereka.” quote by Multatuli
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““Semakin banyak perubahan di antara orang-orang yang patut dipuji itu, semakin besar harapan orang untuk mendapat giliran seperti mereka.””

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About This Quote

Source Novel: Max Havelaar by Multatuli, 1860 (translation)

When the praised improve, hope rises that others will follow, but true change is rare.

In simple terms: People hope for fairness when role models improve.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate personal integrity, not just hope.

Themes

justice hope social change

Mood

critical hopeful

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • activism
  • education
  • policy reform

Key Concepts

role model effect social mobility

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we translate hope into collective action?
  • What structures prevent broader change?
A Different Perspective

Improvement of a few may not shift systemic issues.

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