Politics Quote by Eleanor Roosevelt
““Politics is the participation of the citizen in his government. The kind of government he has depends entirely on the quality of that participation. Therefore, every single one of us must learn, as early as possible, to understand and accept our duties as a citizen.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks at the United Nations General Assembly, 1947
Citizenship quality determines government type; active participation shapes political systems.
In simple terms: Good participation makes good government.
Engage early and responsibly.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- voting
- community meetings
- public forums
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you improve your civic knowledge?
- What duties are you neglecting?
Participation alone cannot fix systemic corruption.