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I feel that I am a citizen of the American dream and that the revolutionary struggle of which I am a part is a struggle
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"I feel that I am a citizen of the American dream and that the revolutionary struggle of which I am a part is a struggle against the American nightmare"

- Eldridge Cleaver

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In this quote, Eldridge Cleaver reveals his belief that he belongs of the American dream, a principle that represents the idea of achieving success and success through effort and decision. Nevertheless, he likewise acknowledges that there is a darker side to the American dream, which he refers to as the "American problem." This headache represents the battles and oppressions dealt with by marginalized neighborhoods, including the advanced struggle that Cleaver himself is a part of. By utilizing this effective metaphor, Cleaver highlights the contrast in between the idealized variation of the American dream and the harsh truth dealt with by many people in the United States. He sees himself as a resident of both the dream and the headache, and his defend justice belongs of the continuous struggle against the American headache.

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Eldridge Cleaver This quote is written / told by Eldridge Cleaver between August 31, 1935 and May 1, 1998. He was a famous Activist from USA. The author also have 13 other quotes.

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