I work for him despite his faults and he lets me work for him despite my deficiencies.
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Democracy belongs to those who exercise it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Democracy requires active participation to thrive.
This quote by Bill Moyers emphasizes the importance of engagement in the democratic process. It suggests that democracy is not a passive state but rather a system that depends on the involvement and responsibility of its citizens to maintain and strengthen it.
Themes
DemocracyParticipationResponsibilityCitizenshipEngagement
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used during a civic engagement workshop to encourage participation in local elections.
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