Quote by Saul Alinsky

Change means movement. Movement means friction. Only in the frictionless vacuum of a nonexistent abstract world can movement or change occur without that abrasive friction of conflict.

Change means movement. Movement means friction. Only in the

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This quote suggests that change inherently involves movement, and movement leads to friction and conflict. It argues that in a perfect, frictionless world, change could occur without any conflicts or challenges. However, the quote implies that friction and conflict are natural and integral components of change in our real world, and cannot be completely eliminated.

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