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That we may live to see England once more possess a free Monarchy and a privileged and prosperous People, is my Prayer; that these great consequences can only be brought about by the energy and devotion of our Youth is my persuasion. We live in an age when to be young and to be indifferent can be no longer synonymous. We must prepare for the coming hour. The claims of the Future are represented by suffering millions; and the Youth of a Nation are the trustees of Posterity.

Benjamin Disraeli#149

PoliticsLeadershipFutureResponsibilityYouthDuty

About this quote

What does it mean?
Disraeli urges the youth to embrace responsibility for the future and lead national renewal.
In plain terms
Young people must care about the future and act to improve the country.
What can you take from it?
Youth must lead to shape the future.

Where it applies

  • political movements
  • community projects
  • advocacy

Putting it to work

  • engage in civic duty
  • mentor young people
  • lead change

Questions to consider

  • What future are you helping build?
  • How can young people take more responsibility?

Another view

Youth also face barriers like lack of resources or experience.

More from Benjamin Disraeli

  1. Frank and explicit; that is the right line to take when you wish to conceal your own mind and to confuse the minds of others.

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  2. Duty cannot exist without faith.

    Permalink to quote #150
  3. We are all born for love. It is the principle of existence, and its only end.

    Permalink to quote #147

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