"My generation had to be taken seriously because we were stopping things and burning things. We were able to initiate change, because we had such vast numbers. We were part of the baby boom, and when we moved, everything moved with us"
- John Hughes
About this Quote
John Hughes' quote speaks to the power of the baby boom generation. This generation was so large that when they moved, they had the power to initiate modification. They were taken seriously due to the fact that they wanted to act, such as stopping and burning things, to make their voices heard. This generation was able to make a difference since of their sheer numbers. They had the ability to develop a movement that might not be ignored. This quote speaks with the power of collective action and the significance of defending what you think in. It is a reminder that when people come together, they can develop genuine and enduring change.
This quote is written / told by John Hughes somewhere between February 18, 1950 and today. He/she was a famous Director from USA.
The author also have 15 other quotes.
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