Citizens Quotes

2419 Citizens quotes by 1406 unique authors

The United States, which would live on Christian principles with all of the peoples of the world, cannot omit a fair deal for its own… — Harry S. Truman
Actually, there is only one first question of government, and it is How should we live? or What kind of people do we want our… — George Will
Every society has a right to fix the fundamental principles of its association, and to say to all individuals, that if they contemplate pursuits beyond… — Thomas Jefferson
With all my devotion to the Union, and the feeling of loyalty and duty of an American citizen, I have not been able to make… — Robert E. Lee
The contention that a standing army and navy is the best security of peace is about as logical as the claim that the most peaceful… — Emma Goldman
You have to take ownership and leadership of tomorrow. For that to be possible, you have to strengthen your capacity and widen your vision as… — Ban Ki-moon
You have to work and think about how we can make this world a better place for all. This is what I'd really like to… — Ban Ki-moon
Feminism was recognized by the average man as a conflict in which it was impossible for a man, as a chivalrous gentleman, as a respecter… — Wyndham Lewis
Full democracy requires the full participation of women. Your voices are vital. The word 'vital' means necessary for life. A democracy, to be fully alive,… — Unknown Author
The most important thing an institution does is not to prepare a student for a career but for a life as a citizen. — Unknown Author
The human heart is the first home of democracy. It is where we embrace our questions: Can we be equitable? Can we be generous? Can… — Terry Tempest Williams
It is almost inconceivable that citizens of that time were willing to support so bloody a war, by putting so high a price upon Union… — Michael Novak
Heroes are necessary in order to enable the citizens to find their own ideals, courage and wisdom in the society. The hero carries our hopes,… — Rollo May
First of all I would make about 80% of the people law-abiding citizens again. The policy which is carried out now makes every entrepreneur and… — Alexander Lebed
The very existence of government at all, infers inequality. The citizen who is preferred to office becomes the superior of those who are not, so… — James F. Cooper
No government can be free that does not allow all its citizens to participate in the formation and execution of her laws. — Thaddeus Stevens
Football brings out the sociologist that lurks in some otherwise respectable citizens. They say football is a metaphor for America's sinfulness. — George Will
As for cages themselves, an ordinary citizen who kept dogs in similar conditions for their entire lives would risk prosecution for cruelty. A pig producer… — Peter Singer
Fundamentalists tell us to fear the specter of special rights for gay citizens, though of course gay Americans aren't after special rights - merely equal… — Sean Faircloth
Once a government is committed to the principle of silencing the voice of opposition, it has only one way to go, and that is down… — Harry S. Truman

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