Quote by Emma Goldman

Every daring attempt to make a great change in existing conditions, every lofty vision of new possibilities for the human race, has been labeled Utopian.

Every daring attempt to make a great change in existing cond

Summary

This quote suggests that whenever someone tries to bring about significant change or puts forth an ambitious vision for the future, they are often criticized or dismissed as being unrealistic or utopian. It highlights the tendency of society to resist or be skeptical of ideas that challenge the existing status quo. By labeling such attempts as utopian, it implies that they are not practical or achievable. However, the quote serves as a reminder that many significant advancements and progress in history were initially deemed as utopian before becoming a reality.

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By Emma Goldman

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