Quote by Paul Wellstone

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.

I emphasize self-esteem, self-confidence, and dignity, not a

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This quote highlights the importance of self-esteem, self-confidence, and dignity in community organizations. It suggests that these qualities are not just ideals to strive for, but they serve as crucial benchmarks for the sustainable development of a community. The quote implies that without a focus on leadership development and cultivating these qualities within members, community organizations are unlikely to have the ability to endure over time.

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