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

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This quotation examines the core nature of Politics as articulated by John W. Gardner. Within historical and literary traditions, reflections on Politics provide actionable mental models, challenging individuals to evaluate personal ethics, self-discipline, and daily actions.

About John W. Gardner

John William Gardner was US Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW) under Lyndon Johnson. He was a strong advocate for citizen participation and founded Common Cause; he became known as "the father of campaign finance reform".

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