Believe Quote by Winnie Byanyima

If we want any significant development, we must co-opt civil society.

— Nelson Mandela

Civil Society is a cluster of institutions and associations strong enough to prevent tyranny, but which are, none the less, entered and left freely,…

— Ernest Gellner

Where civil society thrives, governments operate with more transparency and accountability. This creates a tangible impact on the lives of everyday citizens.

— Ben Rhodes

A country is considered the more civilised the more the wisdom and efficiency of its laws hinder a weak man from becoming too weak…

— Primo Levi

Even today to be civilised is held to be synonymous with being westernised. Advanced countries devote large resources to formulating and spreading ideas and…

— Indira Gandhi

The civil power must not be subservient to the advantage of any one individual, or of some few persons; inasmuch as it was established…

— Pope Leo XII

Every good citizen adds to the strength of a nation

— Gordon B. Hinckley

Where there is an absence of international political leadership, civil society should step in to fill the gap, providing the energy and vision needed…

— Daisaku Ikeda

For achieving good governance political will is necessary. Good governance is a political process. Though role of civil society is critical, without political will…

— Narendra Modi

Good government is one of the most important factors in economic growth and social well-being.

— Joe Lonsdale

Civil government is an ordinance of God, to conserve the civil peace of a people, so far as concerns their bodies and goods.

— Roger Williams

A civilised society ought to make ample provision for everyone, no matter their background, to enjoy the arts and culture.

— Munira Mirza