Democracy
Definition: A system of government by the whole population or
all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
Number of Quotes: 13
Democracy... while it lasts is more bloody than either aristocracy or monarchy. Remember, democracy never lasts
long. It soon wastes, exhausts, and murders itself. There is never a democracy that did not commit suicide.
John Adams
Remember, democracy never lasts long. It soon wastes, exhausts, and murders itself. There never was a democracy yet that did not commit suicide.
John Adams
Democracy, pure democracy, has at least its foundation in a generous theory of human rights. It is founded on the natural
equality of mankind. It is the cornerstone of the Christian religion. It is the first element of all lawful government upon earth.
John Quincy Adams
I know that upon 4th of July, our 4th of July orators talk of Liberty, while three million of their own country men are groaning in abject Slavery. This
is called the land of the free and the home of the brave
; it is called the asylum of the oppressed
; and some have been foolish enough to call
it the Cradle of Liberty.
If it is the cradle of liberty,
they have rocked the child to death. It is dead long since, and yet we talk about
democracy and republicanism, while one-sixth of our countrymen are clanking their chains upon the very soil which our fathers moistened with their blood.
William Wells Brown
Globalization has much potential. It could be the answer to many of the world's seemingly intractable
problems. But this requires strong democratic foundations based on a political will to ensure equity and justice.
Sharan Burrow
There cannot be true democracy unless women's voices are heard. There cannot be true democracy unless women are given the opportunity to take
responsibility for their own lives. There cannot be true democracy unless all citizens are able to participate fully in the lives of their country.
Hillary Clinton
When we're dancing with the angels, the question will be asked: In 2019, what did we do to make
sure we kept our democracy intact? Did we stand on the sidelines and say nothing? Did we play games?
Closing statement at public hearing of Michael Cohen before House of Representatives Oversight Committee, February 27, 2019.
Elijah Cummings
If we want to preserve the foundation of our democracy, it's vital that we find common ground that allows us to work for the
greater good of this nation. This does not mean giving up our values. This does not mean swallowing a bitter compromise.
Tulsi Gabbard
[The] city of New York and the United States of America is much stronger than any group of barbaric terrorists, that our
democracy, that our rule of law, that our strength and our willingness to defend ourselves will ultimately prevail.
Rudy Giuliani
Ordinary people may not understand the meaning of democracy but they've a passionate regard for fair play.
Robert Maxwell
Television has made dictatorship impossible, but democracy unbearable.
Shimon Peres
If we take the term in the strict sense, there never has been a real democracy, and there never
will be. It is against the natural order for the many to govern and the few to be governed.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
A land without a people for a people without a land.
Israel Zangwill
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