To exist is to change, to change is to mature, to mature is to go on creating oneself endlessly.
Henri BergsonRead
The process of liberation brings with it a profound conflict. Having the project be clear is not enough. What is necessary is a spirituality of resistance and of renewed hope to turn ever back to the struggle in the face of the defeats of the oppressed.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Liberation requires not just clarity of purpose but also a resilient spirit to face ongoing struggles.
This quote emphasizes that achieving liberation is a complex process filled with challenges and conflicts. It suggests that simply knowing what to fight for is insufficient; one must also cultivate a spiritual resilience and hope that enables continued resistance against oppression, especially in the aftermath of setbacks.
Themes
LiberationStruggleHopeResistanceSpiritualityOppressed
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used during a speech about social justice movements.
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