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“A nation is formed by the willingness of each of us to share in the responsibility for upholding the common good.” quote by Barbara Jordan
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“A nation is formed by the willingness of each of us to share in the responsibility for upholding the common good.”

Barbara Jordan

About This Quote

Source Speech: Congressional address, 1975

She defines a nation as the collective willingness to share responsibility for the common good.

In simple terms: Nation = shared responsibility.

Key Takeaway

Embrace collective duty.

Themes

civic duty community democracy

Mood

inspirational serious

Type

political motivational

When to use this quote

  • voting
  • public service
  • community projects
  • policy advocacy

Key Concepts

political theory social contract

Questions to Reflect On

  • What responsibilities do you hold?
  • How can you foster shared duty?
A Different Perspective

Consensus can be hard to achieve.

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