It is the duty of every citizen according to his best capacities to give validity to his convictions in political affairs.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Citizens are obligated to actively support their political convictions to the best of their ability.
- In plain terms
- You should use your ability to support your political beliefs in public affairs.
- What can you take from it?
- Actively engage with politics to give your convictions real force.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does civic duty require?
- How should one validate convictions?
Another view
Not every citizen has the same capacity or opportunity to act.
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