Sep 28 2008
Reform vs. Revolution – Embracing the Heart of Youth and the Wisdom of Maturity

“The mark of the immature man is that he wants to die nobly for a cause, while the mark of the mature man is that he wants to live humbly for one.” – Wilhelm Stekel
Social change almost always comes from the young. Born into a world not of their own making, it is natural and healthy for the young generation to question the traditions and ways of the older generation. This tendency of the young to question the world is a built-in method of protection and renewal in society. If not for this mechanism, society would deteriorate like an unattended garden. However, this mechanism is also to blame for many of the wars and social schisms throughout history. I write this article to the young, and young at heart, who wish to see change in the world around them. Reform may take years to grow, but revolution can draw blood in a day. Continue Reading »


























