“No one is charismatic. Someone becomes charismatic in history, socially. The question for me is once again the problem of humility. If the leader discovers that he is becoming charismatic not because of his or her qualities but because mainly he or she is being able to express the expectations of a great mass of people, then he or she is much more of a translator of the aspirations and dreams of the people, instead of being the creator of the dreams. In expressing the dreams, he or she is recreating these dreams. If he or she is humble, I think that the danger of power would diminish.”
Quote by Myles Horton
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We Make the Road by Walking: Conversations on Education and Social Change
We Make the Road by Walking is a compilation of discussions that examine the profound impact of education on social transformation. The book features insights from the author regarding the principles and practices of education that can lead to meaningful societal change. more
Author
Myles Horton
Myles Horton was an American educator and social activist known for his contributions to adult education and the social justice movement. He was born on July 9, 1905, and passed away on January 19, 1990. more
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