9. “The difference between a dreamer and a visionary is that a dreamer has his eyes closed and a visionary has his eyes open”

People of the time period were mostly dreamers. Everyone wanted change, but not until this speech were there many people who became visionaries and leaders in order to acquire that change. Not only was this a problem then, but it is still plaguing us when it comes to modern issues. Very few people have the motivation to stand up and do something in today's society. Most people don't even realize the problems we are facing let alone have the courage to speak against them whether as a leader or a follower.