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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.” quote by Eleanor Roosevelt
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““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.””

Eleanor Roosevelt

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.

Key Takeaway

Engage early and responsibly.

Themes

citizenship government participation responsibility

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

political educational

When to use this quote

  • voting
  • community meetings
  • public forums
  • policy advocacy

Key Concepts

democracy social contract civic duty

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you improve your civic knowledge?
  • What duties are you neglecting?
A Different Perspective

Participation alone cannot fix systemic corruption.

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