"The ordinary person is crushed, diminished, converted into a spectator, maneuvered by myths which powerful social forces have created. These myths turn against him; they destroy and annihilate him. Tragically frightened, men fear authentic relationships and even doubt the possibility of their existence." (5)
"Perhaps the greatest tragedy of modern man is his domination by the force of these myths and his manipulation by organized advertising, ideological or otherwise." (5)
"Radicalization involves increased commitment to the position one has chosen. It is predominantly critical, loving, humble, and communicative,
and therefore a positive stance. The man who has made a radical option
does not deny another man's right to choose, nor does he try to impose his
own choice. He can discuss their respective positions. He is convinced he is
right, but respects another man's prerogative to judge himself correct. He
tries to convince and convert, not to crush his opponent. The radical does,
however, have the duty, imposed by love itself, to react against the
violence of those who try to silence him-of those who, in the name
of freedom, kill his freedom and their own. To be radical does not imply
self-flagellation. Radicals cannot passively accept a situation in which the
excessive power of a few leads to the dehumanization of all. " (9)
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