Quote#World
Mere passive citizenship is not enough. Men must be aggressive for…
Quote byRobert M. La Follette · 1855–1925
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: "The Perils of Passive Citizenship", Speech in Washington, D.C. (August 11, 1924).
English (original)
Mere passive citizenship is not enough. Men must be aggressive for what is right if government is to be saved from those who are aggressive for what is wrong.
— Robert M. La Follette
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