Paulo Freire Professions : Educator Born : September 19, 1921 Died : May 2, 1997 Browse All Authors Top 182 quotes by Paulo Freire At a certain point in their existential experience, the oppressed feel an irresistible attraction toward the oppressor and his way of life. Sharing this way of life becomes an overpowering aspiration. Paulo Freire feel experience life way Critical and liberating dialogue, which presupposes action, must be carried on with the oppressed at whatever the stage of their struggle for liberation. The content of that dialogue can and should vary in accordance with historical conditions and the level at which the oppressed perceive reality. Paulo Freire historical struggle action reality Similar Authors Booker T. Washington educator Allan Kardec educator Arnold Ehret educator Alexander Sutherland Neill educator Bill Nye educator David Berlinski educator All Authors