When you have people together who believe in something very strongly - whether it's religion or politics or unions - things happen.
Interpretation
Unity among passionate individuals can lead to significant change and action.
This quote emphasizes the power of collective belief and action, suggesting that when people come together with a shared conviction, they can create meaningful outcomes in various spheres, such as religion, politics, or social movements. It highlights the importance of solidarity and the impact that a unified group can have on driving change.
In practice
In a speech about community engagement, you might emphasize the importance of coming together with shared beliefs.
I became a vegetarian after realizing that animals feel afraid, cold, hungry and unhappy like we do. I feel very deeply about vegetarianism and the animal kingdom. It was my dog Boycott who led me to question the right of humans to eat other sentient beings.
I think one of the great, great problems...is confusing people to the point where they become immobile. In fact, the more things people can find out for themselves, the more vigor the organization is going to have.
In the final analysis it doesn't really matter what the political system is...We don't need perfect political systems; we need perfect participation.
There is enough love and good will in our movement to give energy to our struggle and still have plenty left over to break down and change the climate of hate and fear around us.
Our union represents a breaking away...represents sharing a power, represent questioning, represents a new force...however long it takes, we are geared for a struggle.
Every time we sit at a table at night or in the morning to enjoy the fruits and grain and vegetables from our good earth, remember that they come from the work of men and women and children who have been exploited for generations.
The commander must be at constant pains to keep his troops abreast of all the latest tactical experience and developments, and must insist on their practical application. He must see to it that his subordinates are trained in accordance with the latest requirements. The best form of welfare for the troops is first-class training, for this saves unnecessary casualties.
If a king is energetic, his subjects will be equally energetic. If he is reckless, they will not only be reckless likewise, but also eat into his works.
A great man, tender of heart, strong of nerve, boundless patience and broadest sympathy, with no motive apart from his country.
If you don't demand that your people maintain. High performances to remain on your team, Why should they be proud of the association?
It's hard to visualize someone as a leader, if she is always waiting to be told what to do.
If it is not possible for me to go somewhere and to be willing to encounter people with different views, then I'm really not doing my job.
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