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The ultimate end of all revolutionary social change is to establish the sanctity of human life, the dignity of man, the right of every human being to liberty and well-being.
Emma Goldman
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Revolutionary social change aims to uphold human dignity and rights.

In this quote, Emma Goldman emphasizes that the primary goal of any revolutionary movement should be the enhancement of human life and the validation of individual dignity. It highlights the importance of securing fundamental rights, such as liberty and well-being, for every person as the ultimate aspiration of societal transformation.

Themes

RevolutionSocial ChangeHuman RightsDignityLiberty

In practice

Example use cases

In a speech about social justice, one might say, 'As Emma Goldman pointed out, the ultimate end of all revolutionary social change is to establish the sanctity of human life.'

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