Quote by Angela Y. Davis

Radical simply means grasping things at the root.

Radical simply means grasping things at the root.

Summary

This quote suggests that being radical means understanding and addressing the fundamental causes or roots of a problem or issue. It implies that true change or solutions can only be achieved by addressing the underlying core issues rather than merely addressing superficial symptoms. To be radical is to go beyond surface-level changes and venture into the depths of a problem to bring about meaningful and transformative actions.

By Angela Y. Davis

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