Capacity Quote by Fernando Henrique Cardoso
“Democracy is not just a question of having a vote. It consists of strengthening each citizen's possibility and capacity to participate in the deliberations involved in life in society.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Democracy Forum, 2005
Democracy requires active citizen participation beyond voting, fostering deliberation and empowerment.
In simple terms: Democracy needs more than voting; it needs participation.
Key Takeaway
Encourage civic engagement.
Themes
democracy
participation
deliberation
empowerment
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
political
inspirational
When to use this quote
- community meetings
- policy discussions
- voter education
Key Concepts
civic education
public discourse
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we boost citizen deliberation?
- What structures enable inclusive participation?
A Different Perspective
Barriers like apathy limit involvement.
