Paulo Freire Quotes

A collection of quotes by Paulo Freire.

Paulo Freire (1921-1997) was a Brazilian educator and philosopher known for his influential work in the field of critical pedagogy. He believed in the power of education to transform individuals and society, particularly in the context of social justice and liberation. Freire's most famous book, "Pedagogy of the Oppressed," outlined his ideas on education as a tool for empowerment and liberation from oppressive systems. His work continues to inspire educators and activists worldwide, and he is widely regarded as one of the most important educational thinkers of the 20th century.

Founding itself upon love, humility, and faith, dialogue bec

Founding itself upon love, humility, and faith, dialogue becomes a horizontal relationship of which mutual trust between the dialoguers is a logical consequence.

Paulo Freire

Love Trust Faith

This work deals with a very obvious truth: just as the oppre

This work deals with a very obvious truth: just as the oppressor, in order to oppress, needs a theory of oppressive action, so the oppressed, in order to become free, also need a theory of action.

Paulo Freire

Truth Work Order Action

A fact which is not denied but whose truths are rationalized

A fact which is not denied but whose truths are rationalized loses its objective base. It ceases to be concrete and becomes a myth created in defense of the class of the perceiver.

Paulo Freire

Truth

The trust of the people in the leaders reflects the confiden

The trust of the people in the leaders reflects the confidence of the leaders in the people.

Paulo Freire

Trust