A generation that acquires knowledge without ever understanding how that knowledge can benefit the community is a generation that is not learning what it means to be citizens in a democracy.

Quote by Elizabeth L Hollander

Topics: Citizenship Quotes

I am a citizen, not of Athens or Greece, but of the world

I am a citizen, not of Athens or Greece, but of the world

We're all citizens of the womb, before we subdivide into sexes and shades- this side,...

We're all citizens of the womb, before we subdivide into sexes and shades- this side,...

We're all citizens of the womb, before we subdivide into sexes and shades- this side,...

We're all citizens of the womb, before we subdivide into sexes and shades- this side,...

In any country there must be people who have to die. They are the sacrifices...

In any country there must be people who have to die. They are the sacrifices...

It is not always the same thing to be a good man and a good...

It is not always the same thing to be a good man and a good...

I know nothing, except the fact of my ignorance.

I know nothing, except the fact of my ignorance.

No, I don't know that atheists should be considered as citizens, nor should they be...

No, I don't know that atheists should be considered as citizens, nor should they be...

For citizens who think themselves puppets in the hands of their rulers, nothing is more...

For citizens who think themselves puppets in the hands of their rulers, nothing is more...

The only title in our democracy superior to that of President is the title of...

The only title in our democracy superior to that of President is the title of...

This Nation was founded by men of many nations and backgrounds. It was founded on...

This Nation was founded by men of many nations and backgrounds. It was founded on...

No, I don't know that atheists should be considered as citizens, nor should they be...

No, I don't know that atheists should be considered as citizens, nor should they be...

As citizens of this democracy, you are the rulers and the ruled, the law-givers and...

As citizens of this democracy, you are the rulers and the ruled, the law-givers and...

A passive and ignorant citizenry will never create a sustainable world.

A passive and ignorant citizenry will never create a sustainable world.

The first requisite of a good citizen in this republic of ours is that he...

The first requisite of a good citizen in this republic of ours is that he...

If once you forfeit the confidence of your fellow-citizens, you can never regain their respect...

If once you forfeit the confidence of your fellow-citizens, you can never regain their respect...

The best principles of our republic secure to all its citizens a perfect equality of...

The best principles of our republic secure to all its citizens a perfect equality of...

America is my country and Paris is my hometown.

America is my country and Paris is my hometown.