A government or a party gets the people it deserves and sooner or later a people gets the government it deserves.
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If the building of a bridge does not enrich the awareness of those who work on it, then the bridge ought not to be built.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True progress involves enriching the experience and awareness of those involved in its creation.
This quote by Frantz Fanon highlights the importance of ensuring that the process of construction and creation, such as building a bridge, contributes to the personal and collective growth of the workers involved. It argues that if the work does not enhance their understanding and awareness, then the project lacks value and purpose, emphasizing that meaningful labor should benefit the individuals involved, not just result in a physical structure.
Themes
AwarenessBridgeEnrichmentWorkProgressValue
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a presentation about the importance of community engagement in construction projects.
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