153 Quote by Kenzaburō Ōe
““Manusia ialah khalifah; apabila kerajaan tidak bijak dan rakyat menderita, kenapa ia tidak membuat perubahan?””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public address on governance, Indonesia, 2020
When leaders act poorly and citizens suffer, it is the duty of the people to demand and enact change.
In simple terms: People must act when rulers fail.
Key Takeaway
Take responsibility for societal change.
Themes
civic duty
leadership
social justice
Mood
determined
concerned
Type
political
activist
When to use this quote
- community meetings
- voting
- activism
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
political responsibility
collective action
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you do locally to influence governance?
- How can citizens hold leaders accountable?
A Different Perspective
Change can be hindered by apathy or repression.
