Discovery Quote by Petra Kelly
“Power over must be replaced by shared power, by the power to do things, by the discovery of our own strength as opposed to a passive receiving of power exercised by others, often in our name.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Green Party Conference, 1982
Power should shift from domination to collaborative empowerment, fostering personal agency over passive acceptance.
In simple terms: Share power, empower yourself.
Key Takeaway
Seek shared, active power.
Themes
empowerment
collaboration
agency
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
political
motivational
When to use this quote
- community organizing
- activism
- leadership
- policy making
Key Concepts
social dynamics
political theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What does shared power look like in your life?
- How can you move from passive to active influence?
A Different Perspective
Resistance from entrenched hierarchies.
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