Quotes About Participation

A mature society understands that at the heart of democracy is argument.

There's too much democracy in the culture, not enough in the society.

We need everyone to participate to make our city safe. And we know that the vast majority of immigrants are contributing positively to our economy and to our society here in the city of New York.

I go through the motions of living in society

Bernard Shaw remains the only model we have of what the citizen of a democracy should be: an informed participant in all things we deem important to the society and the individual.

I was in every club and extra-curricular activity at high school, and I was in the National Honor Society.

We are in a democratic society. It's our job to question.

If there is one word that describes our form of society in America, it may be the word-voluntary.

I always have to do more to contribute to society.

As you have fewer and fewer voices in a democracy, in a free society, it's not good to limit the number of voices.

Revolution is a spectators sport. The majority will sit in the stands and watch the factions fight. At the end they will choose side with the team that is winning.

Democracy is not a spectator sport, it's a participatory event. If we don't participate in it, it ceases to be a democracy.

Christianity is not a spectator sport. It's something in which we become totally involved.

Saving civilization is not a spectator sport.

I have brought you to the ring, now you must dance.

Life is not a spectator sport.

All sports for all people.

It may be possible through detachment, to gain knowledge that is 'useful;' but only through participation is it possible to gain the knowledge that is helpful.

Mathematics is not a spectator sport!

In life, be a participant, not a spectator.

Most other competitions are individual achievements, but the Olympic Games is something that belongs to everybody.

Minor sports in the community is fun and recreation for everyone, not just the elite. I think back to my days in minor hockey and those are my fondest memories, having fun.

A country can truly call itself sporting when the majority of its people feel a personal need for sport.

I enjoy playing the game. It's hard for me to just watch it, even while broadcasting.