Henry Giroux Quotes

Democracy doesn't require a whole lot of work of its citizens, but it requires some: It requires taking a good look outside once in a while, and considering the bad news and what it might mean, and making the occasional tough choice, and soberly taking stock of what your real interests are.

We, as Yale students, pride ourselves on being bright, curious and engaged citizens. We are part of an institution that aims to educate its students to better the world. We tend to think that we do not fit the stereotype of ignorance and apathy that is all too often associated with America.

Ethical and responsible behavior needs to become the cornerstone of corporate behavior

Active citizenship begins with an envisioning of the desired outcome and a conscious application of spiritual principles.

One’s concern with the ethics of means and ends varies inversely with one’s personal interest in the issue.

You can't legislate intelligence and common sense into people.

Being responsible sometimes means pissing people off.

Morality, a muzzle for the will; logic, a climbing iron for the mind.

I do feel a responsibility to address things that are problematic, but I don't have to go out of my way to do that.

It turns out that doing the right thing, treating people right, is also the right thing for the company.

What we seek to advance, what we seek to develop in all of our colleges and universities, are educated men and women who can bear the burdens of responsible citizenship, who can make judgments about life as it is, and as it must be, and encourage the people to make those decisions which can bring not only prosperity and security, but happiness to the people of the United Sates and those who depend upon it.

We have to be the best global citizens we can be.

I don't even think much about politicians. I think about the people in the audience who applaud the politicians. They are your fellow countrymen and they're the ones you live with - that should be who we target for education and enlightenment.

Because it's possible to do, and you have the right to do it, doesn't mean it's the right thing to do.

Are you willing to spend time studying the issues, making yourself aware, and then conveying that information to family and friends? Will you resist the temptation to get a government handout for your community?

What is this much repeated phrase 'active citizen' supposed to mean? The active citizens are the ones who took the Bastille.

It is a prejudice to think that morality is more favourable to the development of reason than immorality.

All of us as citizens have to be consumers and judges.

If there are still honest-smart men and women within those old and noble traditions, they should think carefully, observe and diagnose the illness. They should face the contradiction. Discuss the conflation. And then do as Warren Buffett and Bill Gates and many others have done. Choose the miracle of creative competition over an idolatry of cash. They should stand up.

I call a complete and generous education that which fits a man to perform justly, skillfully, and magnanimously all the offices, both private and public, of peace and war.

I have nothing else to say other than I wasn't corrupt, unfair, or greedy. I was smart when it came to making decisions for my company, and I wasn't greedy. I gave to others in charity and donated money to fund programs. I have nothing else to say.

How can the child learn to be a free and responsible citizen when the teacher is bound?

With intellectuals, moral thought is often less a tonic that quickens ethical action than a narcotic that deadens it.

We are bound by ideals that teach us what it means to be citizens. Every child must be taught these ideals. Every citizen must uphold them.... I ask you to be citizens. Citizens, not spectators. Citizens, not subjects. Responsible citizens building communities of service and a nation of character.

No man can always be right. So the struggle is to do one's best, to keep the brain and conscience clear, never be swayed by unworthy motives or inconsequential reasons, but to strive to unearth the basic factors involved, then do one's duty.