We've learned how to destroy, but not to create; how to waste, but not to build; how to kill men, but not how to save them; how to die, but seldom how to live.
Omar N. BradleyRead
If you will help run our government in the American way, then there will never be any danger of our government running America in the wrong way.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Active participation in governance ensures that the government reflects the will of the people.
This quote by Omar N. Bradley emphasizes the importance of civic engagement and responsible participation in government affairs. It suggests that when citizens are actively involved in shaping their government according to democratic principles, it minimizes the risk of the government making harmful decisions that do not align with the interests of the populace.
Themes
GovernmentCivic EngagementDemocracyParticipationLeadership
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in discussions about civic duty and the importance of voting.
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