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Be grateful Quote by Ursula K. Le Guin

“The children of the revolution are always ungrateful, and the revolution must be grateful that it is so.” quote by Ursula K. Le Guin
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“The children of the revolution are always ungrateful, and the revolution must be grateful that it is so.”

Ursula K. Le Guin

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Dispossessed, 1974

Revolutionary movements depend on gratitude; without it, they risk losing purpose and direction.

In simple terms: Revolutions need gratitude to stay grounded.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate appreciation within change movements.

Themes

revolution gratitude purpose politics society

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • activism
  • community building
  • leadership training

Key Concepts

ethical responsibility social dynamics collective identity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can movements maintain gratitude during setbacks?
  • What rituals reinforce appreciation?
A Different Perspective

Gratitude can be hard to sustain under pressure.

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