Quotation
Quote by Abdurrahman Wahid
Demokrasi itu isinya memberi dan menerima.
Explore the idea
Understanding this quote
The quote presents democracy as a two-way process. People do not only give their views, choices, or contributions; they also receive what others offer. Its simple point is that democratic life depends on mutual exchange rather than one-sided action.
Source & trust
About this quotation
- Source
- GusDur.Net (official Gus Dur site; archived Tempo interview)
- Format
- Official Statement
Explore the idea
Topics
Join the community
Keep meaningful words close.
Save quotes, follow people and topics, join conversations, and publish words of your own.
Conversation
0 comments
No comments yet.
Start the conversation about this quote.
“You have given me a strong and clear mandate — to make Quebec a country.”
“I am neither a politician nor a media person, but I was repeatedly entangled in the conflicts of Taiwan’s politics.”
“Taking a position is always important, especially in a country like ours, where people many times don't take a stand.”
Read quote“The Freedom Charter is the only historic document that we have where the people have registered their voice and their aspirations.”
“Our task is not to defend this world, but to build the world anew.”
“We, in Ghana, highly resolve that we will continue to defend democracy and constitutional rule, and uphold human rights.”
“Politik itu kejam. Kejam waktu, kejam disiplin, artinya kita mengejamkan diri.”
“Taiwan has taken the road of democracy, which is a road of no return.”
“We will not share power.”
“I think collabos bring the best out of the individual artist.”
What Olek Added to the Moon
Olek’s paper scenery was too beautiful to risk. Then the moon collapsed, and the show was only three days away.
Read Story