Citizenship and Responsibility – Quote by Martha Gellhorn

„Citizenship is a tough occupation which obliges the citizen to make his own informed opinion and stand by it.“

Martha GellhornMartha Gellhorn on the citizen's demanding task: form and stand by one's own opinion.
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Martha Gellhorn was an American journalist and author known for her war correspondence.

This quote emphasizes the responsibility and duty of a citizen to form and stand by their own informed opinion.


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Citizenship and responsibility quote by Martha Gellhorn

Martha Gellhorn (1908–1998) was a renowned American war correspondent and writer. She reported from many conflict zones of the 20th century, including the Spanish Civil War and World War II. Gellhorn was known for her compelling reports and her commitment to social justice and freedom of the press.

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