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Change Quote by Saul Alinsky

“Change comes from power, and power comes from organization. In order to act, people must get together.” quote by Saul Alinsky
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“Change comes from power, and power comes from organization. In order to act, people must get together.”

Saul Alinsky

About This Quote

Source Book: Rules for Radicals by Saul Alinsky, 1971

Power stems from organized collective action; change requires people to unite and mobilize.

In simple terms: Change needs organized people.

Key Takeaway

Organize to create change.

Themes

politics activism collective action

Mood

determined urgent

Type

strategic motivational

When to use this quote

  • community organizing
  • political campaigns
  • labor unions
  • grassroots movements

Key Concepts

power dynamics social organization

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can diverse groups maintain unity?
  • What structures sustain long‑term organization?
A Different Perspective

Power can be fragmented without clear leadership.

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