Quotes About Participation

The struggle for equality is really a struggle for democracy, and that's why it's a struggle for all the population.

How is our society going to progress if 50 percent of the population is not allowed to contribute?

I've participated in the Nautica Malibu Triathlon a couple of times, but only in the running portion.

I always take part in the creative process of every film of mine. Gone are the days where an actor would walk into the sets, finish his portions, take the money, and leave. In fact, I've been accused of being interfering - but that's the way I am. It is important for every actor to get involved with the script.

In a democracy, citizens pass judgment on their government, and if they are kept in the dark about what their government is doing, they cannot be in a position to make well-grounded decisions.

If more people were actively engaged in advocating their positions I think we'd have a better society.

The main point of democracy is to deliver positive results for the majority.

The Games are just a nice, positive way to build friendships, camaraderie and, of course, self-esteem. Plus, the Games are a great opportunity for people to participate in sports who normally wouldn't.

I fundamentally believe that people have a genuine desire to be positively engaged in the world around them.

The government should not have the right to force you to participate in some type of behavior that is going to conflict with your conscience rights, and if it does or potentially does, you should have the ability to have access to courts, and currently, that's not necessarily the case.

Yes, I remember as a child, I would potter around my mother in the kitchen and want to participate in everything she was doing. I have learnt most of my cooking from her. I also used to irritate her with a lot of questions.

I try to do a lot of direct contact with the audience, because the audience is part of the concert, too, as much as anyone on stage, and it's a shame not to get to meet them if you get the chance.

The nerdist movement is less about consumers; there is a large contingent that are creative nerdists instead of consumers.

I just want to get better all around and contribute more.

I really want to have actors contribute their own ideas, with phrasings and ideas on all levels.

We all have a way to contribute, to your community, to your family, whatever it is you can do.

I just want to contribute as much as possible.

I don't feel like I even need to contribute.

You always want to get at-bats. You always want to contribute.

I'm just going to go out there and contribute the best I can.

Whenever I am playing, I try to contribute to my team.

For me, the most important thing is to be part of the team and contribute to the club's success with my performances.

I don't want to be a guy that's just out there to be out there; I want to play and contribute.

I get to come in, I get to contribute my bit, and then the Bridgerton' family rolls on.