The first task in teaching is to bring to consciousness what the students already believe by virtue of their personal experiences about themselves and society.
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Politics is not predictions and politics is not observations. Politics is what we do. Politics is what we do, politics is what we create, by what we work for, by what we hope for and what we dare to imagine.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Politics is an active process of creation driven by our aspirations and efforts.
In this quote, Paul Wellstone emphasizes that politics is not a passive observation or mere prediction of events; it is an active engagement in shaping our society. It reflects the idea that politics is formed through our collective efforts, dreams, and courage to envision and pursue change, signifying that our actions and aspirations are fundamental in creating political realities.
Themes
PoliticsCreationActionHopeImagination
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech advocating for community involvement, one might quote this to emphasize the importance of active participation in politics.
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