Eduardo Galeano on Change and Social Development

„The ways of change are dictated by the circumstances of each country, each place and each time. I don't think that arrogant intellectuals should be dictating to the people which way they should be heading. I think we should be listening to the people, see in which directions things are developing. People are walking where they can, not where they want to. But they are walking!“

Eduardo GaleanoEduardo Galeano reflects on change, social development, and the paths people take despite limited room for action.
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Eduardo Galeano was a Uruguayan writer and journalist known for his socially critical works.

In this quote, Eduardo Galeano connects social observation with a reflection on change, human agency, and the role of ordinary people.


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Eduardo Galeano quote about change and social development

Eduardo Galeano (1940–2015) was a prominent Uruguayan writer and journalist. He gained fame for his innovative and critical literature dealing with political and social issues of Latin America, including his famous work 'Open Veins of Latin America'.

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