Civility Quote by Diane Kalen-Sukra

We love the ability of the people to influence the actions of decision-makers, of lawmakers and presidents to be removed from or elevated to…

— Anonymous

“Once the people have been deluded into believing that speeches and voting are the only acceptable tools by which to affect change in their…

— Dave Champion

Before a community can prosper, the people must believe in their leaders. They must know that at the core of every decision is careful…

— Linda Lingle

“A good citizen must follow the movement of public affairs, so as to cast his vote intelligently, and know whether the party in power…

— George Santayana

“democratic theory is concerned with processes by which ordinary citizens exert a relatively high degree of control over leaders;”

— Robert A. Dahl

“A politician who brings personal integrity into leadership helps us reclaim the popular trust that distinguishes true democracy from its cheap imitations.”

— Parker J. Palmer

“It is perhaps the most important civic duty of every citizen to inform themselves about the issues of the day and cast educated votes…

— Ben Carson

Citizens want not just input but influence.

— Deborah Reyher

“Democracy is not simply a license to indulge individual whims and proclivities. It is also holding oneself accountable to some reasonable degree for the…

— Aberjhani

“The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society. Those who manipulate…

— Edward Bernays

Our ability to participate in government, to elect our leaders and to improve our lives is contingent upon our ability to access the ballot.…

— Stacey Abrams

“The general ethos of the people they have to govern determines the behaviour of politicians.”

— T.S. Eliot