Jens Martin Skibsted Quotes

If I wanted to change the world, the last thing I would do is write a play.

It was clear to us that social movements and activism can only take us so far in our mission.

I was raised in a very activist household so that I grew up surrounded by people who were activists.

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.

Activism has been very productive in our society.

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

Social change comes through people.

It is not leaders who make movements; it is movements that make leaders.

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

People want me to shut up, but I won't. I believe social change is possible; that's why I'm an activist.

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 want to act, if I can, as a bridge for people who read 'Shock Doctrine' or 'No Logo'. People who are sitting out for whatever reasons.

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

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.

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.

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.

Activism in the street is truth-telling, and organizing is talking to people for a specific goal.

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

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

Action comes from keeping the heat on. No politician can sit on a hot issue if you make it hot enough.

Any protester knows that the only way activism works is to get the people on your side.

The apathy of the people is enough to make every statue leap from its pedestal and hasten the resurrection of the dead.

Airbnb is a much more effective protest than shutting down the Brooklyn Bridge.