An end of something means the beginning of something else, and I don't think that something else is going to be the death of the manned space program.
John GlennRead
By its very definition, civic responsibility means taking a healthy role in the life of one's community. That means that classroom lessons should be complemented by work outside the classroom. Service-learning does just that, tying community service to academic learning.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Civic responsibility involves actively participating in and improving one's community, linking academic learning with practical service.
John Glenn emphasizes the importance of civic responsibility, suggesting that it requires individuals to engage meaningfully in their communities. He argues that education should extend beyond theoretical knowledge gained in classrooms and should include practical experiences such as community service that reinforce academic lessons through real-world application.
Themes
Civic ResponsibilityCommunityService-LearningEducationEngagement
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech advocating for community service projects in schools.
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