On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
No man can be a really good citizen unless he takes a lively interest in politics from a high standpoint.
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
From an essay on the strenuous life, this passage asserts that active and principled political engagement is essential for good citizenship.
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