Polis Citizenship

Famous quotes containing the words polis and/or citizenship:

“As far as I can see, the Polis as Polis, in this city, is Null an’ Void!”
—Sean O’Casey (1884–1964)

“To see self-sufficiency as the hallmark of maturity conveys a view of adult life that is at odds with the human condition, a view that cannot sustain the kinds of long-term commitments and involvements with other people that are necessary for raising and educating a child or for citizenship in a democratic society.”
—Carol Gilligan (20th century)