Dependent Quote by Rollo May
“If the will remains in protest, it stays dependent on that which it is protesting against.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Love and Will by Rollo May, 1969
Suggests protest loses power when it remains dependent on the object it opposes.
In simple terms: Protest must be independent of its target.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate autonomous resistance.
Themes
activism
independence
philosophy
Mood
analytical
philosophical
Type
political theory
existential reflection
When to use this quote
- political movements
- labor strikes
- civil rights
- environmental activism
Key Concepts
existentialism
social change
Questions to Reflect On
- How can protest stay effective without attachment?
- What alternatives exist to direct opposition?
A Different Perspective
Total disengagement can weaken purpose.
