Come Quote by Recep Tayyip Erdogan
“Democracy is like a streetcar. When you come to your stop, you get off.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public address, Turkey, 2015
Democracy requires active participation; citizens must engage and withdraw when their goals are met.
In simple terms: Democracy works when people act and step back as needed.
Key Takeaway
Participate, then disengage when satisfied.
Themes
civic duty
participation
agency
Mood
reflective
concerned
Type
political
motivational
When to use this quote
- elections
- community meetings
- policy advocacy
- voting
Key Concepts
social contract
political engagement
Questions to Reflect On
- Are you actively contributing to civic life?
- When should you step back?
A Different Perspective
If citizens disengage too early, governance may falter.
