I'm more depressed about the realities of the mature bureaucracy and more excited about the ideal that we're fighting for. And the juxtaposition has obvious consequences. Rolf Mowatt-Larrsen

Ron Suskind
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Rolf Mowatt-Larrsen said, “I'm more depressed about the realities of the mature bureaucracy and more excited about the ideal that we're fighting for. And the juxtaposition has obvious consequences.” In our current political situation, Rolf Mowatt-Larrsen is more depressed about the realities of the mature bureaucracy and more excited about the ideals of our movement. This quote suggests that he is both disappointed with and excited by his experiences as an activist in a mature movement. He is depressed by the difficulties of organizing and frustrating aspects of organization, but he is also excited by the potential of his movement. This statement shows his frustration with the limitations of his movement, but also shows hope that he can still create change as an activist in such a system.

Source: The Way Of The World: A Story Of Truth And Hope In An Age Of Extremism

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