Atishi Quotes

Activism could be defined as activities engaged in by individuals to change there of others situation.

Activism, to me, I don't know if it really works. It may work for somebody else, but it does not work for me.

Social movements are at once the symptoms and the instruments of progress. Ignore them and statesmanship is irrelevant; fail to use them and it is weak.

I believe activism is the true source of change in the world. Pushing to change social structures in communities that you are a part of is critical for making real lasting change.

People are not going to change because an activist goes around shouting.

It will always be important that people continue to push on the system from the outside. It will also be important that people make the changes that we know are necessary on the inside.

I am not naive enough to believe that voting is the only way to bring about transformational change, just as I know that protest alone is not the sole solution to the challenges we face.

Getting political representation is important, but change comes through using direct action, campaigning, and trade unions.

The great thing about social movements is everybody gets to be a part of them.

Activists are generally doers - rather than watching television and thinking about the world they will put there energies into doing something 'active' to change the (political) situation.

Activism has been very productive in our society.

An activist is someone who makes an effort to see problems that are not being addressed and then makes an effort to make their voice heard. Sometimes there are so many things that it's almost impossible to make your voice heard in every area, but you can sure try.

Social change comes not only from the courtroom, but from talking to the media.

Being part of social movements like Black Lives Matter or organizations like NAACP, or any group representing a cause, gives you more resources, knowledge, and power. They can help you use your voice.

Activism is wasteful.

I think voting is the lowest form of political action that you can do. A lot of times, it keeps people from doing stronger things.

We won't stop protesting. It's the engine that moves society forward.

You don't need role models to be part of a social movement as long as you care about the issues.

Whether you want to do a letter-writing campaign or a march or start a social media hashtag - whatever it is - know that there are people out there that are thinking exactly like you're thinking and are also afraid to take that next and very important step.

As the Occupy Movement demonstrated, it's tough to change anything when you're talking about everything.

One doesn't have to be an activist and start a movement.

I am mindful that the goal of protest is not more protest, but the goal of protest is change.

We're seeing young people find their own voices and find their activism.

It's the reason why I am always interested in engaging in people who are pushing us and pushing against the status quo. But having been an activist, the only thing that I'm always encouraging activists to do is, once you have raised the issue, and even through controversial means, you have to come behind it with an agenda and the possibility of reconciliation if power meets your demands.

One does not fight to influence change and then leave the change to someone else to bring about.