Dehumanization, although a concrete historical fact, is not a given destiny but the result of an unjust order that engenders violence in the oppressors, which in turn dehumanizes the oppressed

Washing one's hands of the conflict between the powerful and the powerless means to side with the powerful, not to be neutral.

There is no true word that is not at the same time a praxis. Thus, to speak a true word is to transform the world.

The trust of the people in the leaders reflects the confidence of the leaders in the people.

language is never neutral

This is the sense in which I am obliged to be a listener. To listen to the student's doubts, fears, and incompetencies that are part of the learning process. It is in listening to the student that I learn to speak with him or her.

In order to have the continued opportunity to express their "generosity" the oppressors must perpetuate injustice as well.