“In a democracy, dissent is an act of faith.”– J. William Fulbright Related Quotes “Talk of citizenship today is often thin and tinny. The word has a faintly old-fashioned feel to it when used in everyday conversation. When evoked in national politics, it’s usually accompanied by the shrill whine of a descending culture-war mortar.”– Eric Liu “There’s a couple things you don’t talk about in life, and that’s race, religion and politics. I try to make sure I don’t talk about politics at all.”– Robert Griffin III “I’m not entirely sure what my end goal is, but I’d love to get involved in city politics and broadcast TV.”– Holly Madison