Democracy Quotes

"Once you don't vote your ideology, votes don't really count" "America is an idea, an idea that’s stronger than any army, bigger than any ocean, more powerful than any dictator or tyrant" "A democracy substitutes election by the incompetent many for appointment by the corrupt few" "The ignorance of one voter in a democracy impairs the security of all" "A nation that is afraid to let its people judge the truth and falsehood in an open market is a nation that is afraid of its people" "America’s character is on the ballot" "Our nation’s stability rests on the separation of powers" "It is not the kings and generals that make history, but the masses of the people." "Art is the great democrat calling forth creative genius from every sector of society disregarding race or religion or wealth or color" "The unity of freedom has never relied on uniformity of opinion" "Rule of law is a fundamental principle we must adhere to" "Without a clear collective vision, democracy will not be achieved." "Liberty may be endangered by the abuses of liberty as well as by the abuses of power." "Democracy is good. I say this because other systems are worse" "Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction." "What is freedom of expression? Without the freedom to offend, it ceases to exist" "We have the Bill of Rights. What we need is a Bill of Responsibilities" "Decentralization is not just a buzzword; it's a commitment to ensuring that no single entity has control" "I ask, sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people except for a few public officials" "Democracy is the wholesome and pure air without which a socialist public organization cannot live a full-blooded life."