Naomi Wolf Quotes

We need a coalition in this country. A coalition of change. People who have had enough of this.

The media isn't only asleep; it doesn't want to know this news, that the people are revolting, in the very best sense of the term, revolting against the thieves in high places and reaching out to each other, which is our great strength.

No matter that patriotism is too often the refuge of scoundrels. Dissent, rebellion, and all-around hell-raising remain the true duty of patriots.

The Occupy Wall Street project feels like a burning ember that might light the torch of justice and inflame our longing for freedom.

There's nothing automatic about political change, about liberation.

The best hope to smash Fascism in the world.

In any social revolution the one thing that keeps it alive is hope.

Disobey the rules; ask for more; leave your wretchedness behind; organize with your brothers and sisters; never accept the hand of fate.

Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did, and it never will.

Great political and social changes begin to be possible as soon as men are not afraid to risk their lives.

Agitate, agitate, agitate.

It is not irrational, then, to form associations in opposition to existing laws, if done for the sake of the truth. For as those persons would do well who should enter into a secret association in order to put to death a tyrant who had seized upon the liberties of a state

There may be malevolent people at home and abroad who will wish to deprive you of this treasure [the Republic]. If some day you are compelled to defend your independence and your Republic, you must not tarry to weigh the possibilities and circumstances of the situation before taking up your duty … those who hold power within the country may be in error, misguided and may even be traitors. Furthermore, they may identify their personal interests with the political designs of the invaders. The country may be impoverished, ruined and exhausted. Even in such circumstances it is your duty to save the Turkish Independence and Republic. The strength you need is already imbedded in your noble blood.

Silence never won rights. They are not handed down from above; they are forced from pressures from below.

Power Concedes Nothing

Dare! — this word contains all the politics of our revolution.

It was imperative to make common cause with the oppressed in order to secure a new system opposed to the ambitions and governing habits of the oppressors.

I laid my hand on top of theirs, and all I could think was, Is this how revolutions begin? Not with a proclamation or a riot, but with a few people in a room somewhere with their hands clasped and a purpose.

I believe in nothing here, except a handful of people, a few ideas, and the fact that one cannot arrest movement.

It is often said that Anarchists live in a world of dreams to come, and do not see the things which happen today. We do see them only too well, and in their true colors, and that is what makes us carry the hatchet into the forest of prejudice that besets us.

Most liberties have been won by people who broke the law.

Start your own revolution, cut out the middleman In a perfect world we'd all sing in tune But this is reality so give me some room So join the struggle while you may The Revolution is just a t-shirt away

When the people stand up, imperialism trembles.

Every great movement in the world starts with a tiny group of people who simply refuse to accept a situation.

Young people are capable, when aroused, of bringing down the towers of oppression and raising the banners of freedom.