Activity Quote by Thein Sein

No citizen is apolitical; as a citizen, by definition, has to take interest in public affairs.

— Mohammad Hamid Ansari

Threats to freedom of speech, writing and action, though often trivial in isolation, are cumulative in their effect and, unless checked, lead to a…

— George Orwell

“Interest yourself in public affairs as a duty of citizenship, but do not surrender your faith to those who discredit and debase politics by…

— Grover Cleveland

“once the citizenry acquiesces to a new power, believing that it does not affect them, it becomes institutionalized and legitimized and objection becomes impossible.”

— Glenn Greenwald

Sovereignty must not be used for inflicting harm on anyone, whether citizen or foreigner.

— Ludwig von Mises

Individuals have international duties which transcend the national obligations of obedience. Therefore individual citizens have the duty to violate domestic laws to prevent crimes…

— Edward Snowden

The ordinary politician has a very low estimate of human nature. In his daily life he comes into contact chiefly with persons who want…

— Walter Lippmann

“Of one man in especial, beyond any one else, the citizens of a republic should beware, and that is of the man who appeals…

— Theodore Roosevelt

When listening to politicians, distinguish certain words. Look out for the expansive use of 'terrorism' and 'extremism.' Be alive to the fatal notions of…

— Timothy D. Snyder

A citizen is a political and moral agent who in fact has a shared sense of hope and responsibility to others and not just…

— Henry Giroux

“MY THESIS, in simplest terms, is: Let anyone do anything he pleases, so long as it is peaceful; the role of government, then, is…

— Leonard E. Read

A country's adhering to the rule of law does not mean that its citizens will not do bad things.

— James Inhofe