You think you're being broken but you're really being broken open...and that's where the healing happens, in those broken places...if you'll allow it.
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To make the revolution in the United States is a slow day by day job that requires patience and discipline. It is the only way to make it. . . . All I know is that despite the fact that I am one of the people who benefit from a capitalist society, I find that any system which exploits other people cannot and should not exist.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Making significant change takes time, patience, and determination, especially when addressing societal issues.
Jane Fonda emphasizes that achieving a revolution, particularly in the context of societal and systemic changes, is not an immediate process but instead requires persistent effort, discipline, and a commitment to justice. She acknowledges the benefits she derives from the current capitalist system while expressing a moral opposition to any system that exploits individuals, highlighting the ethical imperative for change.
Themes
RevolutionChangePatienceDisciplineJustice
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in discussions about social justice during a community meeting.
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