Quote by John W. Gardner

It is hard to feel individually responsible with respect to the invisible processes of a huge and distant government.

It is hard to feel individually responsible with respect to

Summary

This quote highlights the difficulty of personal accountability when it comes to the actions and decisions made by a large, distant government. In many situations, people may struggle to see the direct impact of their own actions within the complex workings of government processes. As a result, individuals may feel detached and less inclined to take responsibility for the actions and policies of their government, simply because they perceive themselves as unable to make a substantial difference on their own.

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Government

By John W. Gardner

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