I emphasize self-esteem, self-confidence, and dignity, not as an ideal, but as a real test of community organization. Without leadership development, community organizations do not have staying power. Paul Wellstone communityconfidencedevelopment Change image and share on social
There is a major ingredient missing from our perception of how changes are brought about; that ingredient is power. Paul Wellstone bringingredientmajor Change image and share on social
I represent the Democratic wing of the Democratic party. Paul Wellstone democraticpartyrepresent Change image and share on social
Our politics are our deepest form of expression: they mirror our past experiences and reflect our dreams and aspirations for the future. Paul Wellstone aspirationdeepdream Change image and share on social
The kind of national goal we ought to be thinking about is way beyond national product - it is how do we as a nation help our children be the best kinds of people they could possibly be? Paul Wellstone childgoalkind Change image and share on social
Politics is about the improvement of people's lives. It's about advancing the cause of peace and justice in our country and the world. Politics is about doing well for the people. Paul Wellstone advancecountryimprovement Change image and share on social
The American polity is infected with a serious imbalance of power between elites and masses, a power which is the principal threat to our democracy. Paul Wellstone americandemocracyelite Change image and share on social
Sometimes, the only realists are the dreamers. Paul Wellstone dreamerrealist Change image and share on social
Above and beyond the question of how to grow the economy there is a legitimate concern about how to grow the quality of our lives. Paul Wellstone concerneconomygrow Change image and share on social
I don't think politics has anything to do with left, right, or center. It has to do with trying to do right by people. Paul Wellstone centerleavepeople Change image and share on social