Many of us spend half of our time wishing for things we could have if we didn't spend half our time wishing.
Alexander WoollcottRead
I'm tired of hearing it said that democracy doesn't work. Of course it doesn't work. We are supposed to work it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Democracy requires active participation to function effectively.
Alexander Woollcott underscores the notion that democracy is not a self-sustaining system; rather, it demands involvement and effort from its citizens to thrive. The quote implies that citizens must actively engage in the democratic process, rather than criticizing it passively.
Themes
DemocracyParticipationCitizenshipEngagementPolitics
In practice
Example use cases
In a political rally to encourage voter turnout.
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