Amanda Gorman Quote - Poetry and language are often at the heartbeat of movements for change.

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Poetry and language are often at the heartbeat of movements for change.

"Poetry and language are often at the heartbeat of movements for change."

— Amanda Gorman

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Author: Amanda Gorman
Category: Change
Tags: Change Inspired Language Poetry

Meaning of this quote

Language can organize feeling and purpose within social movements.

Key takeaway: Use words responsibly in collective action.

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Attributed author: Amanda Gorman

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