Martha Gellhorn Quote: Why Politics Matters to Everyone and You Can’t Look Away!

„People often say, with pride, 'I'm not interested in politics.' They might as well say, 'I'm not interested in my standard of living, my health, my job, my rights, my freedoms, my future or any future.' ... If we mean to keep any control over our world and lives, we must be interested in politics.“

Martha GellhornMartha Gellhorn reminds us: Politics affects our daily lives, freedom, and future. Ignoring it means losing control.
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Martha Gellhorn was an American journalist and author known for her war correspondence.

This quote reminds us how closely our daily lives are intertwined with politics and that indifference to political processes ultimately threatens our quality of life.


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Quote about the importance of politics by Martha Gellhorn

Martha Gellhorn (1908–1998) was a renowned American war correspondent and writer. She reported from many conflict zones of the 20th century, including the Spanish Civil War and World War II. Gellhorn was known for her compelling reports and her commitment to social justice and freedom of the press.

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