The gallantry and aggressive fighting spirit of the Russian soldiers command the American army's admiration.
George C. MarshallRead
Democracy is the most demanding of all forms of government in terms of the energy, imagination, and public spirit required of the individual.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Democracy requires active participation and engagement from its citizens.
This quote by George C. Marshall highlights the rigorous demands placed on individuals within a democratic society. It emphasizes that democracy is not a passive system but rather one that necessitates the involvement of citizens who invest their energy, creativity, and civic-mindedness to ensure its success and functionality.
Themes
DemocracyParticipationCitizenshipEngagementResponsibility
In practice
Example use cases
During a political rally to inspire young voters.
More from George C. Marshall
All quotes βMorale is the state of mind. It is steadfastness and courage and hope. It is confidence and zeal and loyalty. It is Γ©lan, esprit de corps and determination.
George C. MarshallRead
Our policy is directed not against any country or doctrine but against hunger, poverty, desperation and chaos. Its purpose should be the revival of a working economy in the world so as to permit the emergence of political and social conditions in which free institutions can exist.
George C. MarshallRead
What other people do shouldn't affect you - we do things because of the kind of person we each want to be
George C. MarshallRead
A political problem thought of in military terms eventually becomes a military problem.
George C. MarshallRead
I must have assistants who will solve their own problems and tell me later what they've done.
George C. MarshallRead
Similar quotes
When all the objectives of government include the achievement of equality - other than equality before the law - that government poses a threat to liberty.
Margaret ThatcherRead
Here in Minnesota, we don't only welcome immigrants; we send them to Washington.
Ilhan OmarRead
I learned that fighting on the chess board could also have an impact on the political climate in the country.
Garry KasparovRead
Citizens United said that transparency would be the disinfectant, but (c)(4)'s are warm, wet, moist incubators. There is no disinfectant.
Stephen ColbertRead
Part of the challenge of being a black Republican anywhere is that you start off with people walking in with chips on their shoulder trying to figure out what is wrong with you.
Tim ScottRead
The Republican Party supported the Equal Rights Amendment before the Democratic Party did. But what happened was that a lot of very right-wing Democrats, after the civil rights bill of 1964, left the Democratic Party and gradually have taken over the Republican Party.
Gloria SteinemRead