All Quotes by Paul Wellstone
“Our politics are our deepest form of expression: they mirror our past experiences and reflect our dreams and aspirations for the future.”
“I saw as a teacher how, if you take that spark of learning that those children have, and you ignite it, you can take a child from any background to a lifetime of creativity and accomplishment.”
“Education and democracy have the same goal: the fullest possible development of human capabilities.”
“I think the future also will not belong to those who are cynical or those who stand on the sidelines.”
“I emphasize self-esteem, self-confidence, and dignity, not as an ideal, but as a real test of community organization. Without leadership development, community organizations do not have staying power.”
“The future will belong to those who have passion and are willing to work hard to make our country better.”
“What makes community organizing especially attractive is the faith it places in the ability of the poor to make decisions for themselves.”
“Sometimes, the only realists are the dreamers.”