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If you want to bring a fundamental change in people's belief and behavior...you need to create a community around them, where those new beliefs can be practiced and expressed and nurtured.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Creating significant change requires a supportive community where new beliefs can thrive.
This quote by Malcolm Gladwell highlights the importance of community in effecting lasting change in people's beliefs and behaviors. It suggests that merely advocating for change is not enough; one must also foster an environment where individuals can come together to practice and nurture these new ideas, allowing them to become integrated into their lives.
Themes
ChangeCommunityBeliefsBehaviorSupport
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about social reform, one could quote this to emphasize the role of community.
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