Where some people are very wealthy and others have nothing, the result will be either extreme democracy or absolute oligarchy, or despotism… — Aristotle Copy Share Image
I'm a proud Pennsylvania Democrat, and here in Pennsylvania, we were the birthplace of our democracy. And we have a special responsibility… — Josh Shapiro Copy Share Image
It is clear that in a monarchy, where he who commands the exceution of the laws generally thinks himself above them, there… — Baron de Montesquieu Copy Share Image
National politics and elections are dominated by emotions, by lack of self-confidence, by fear of the other, by insecurity, by infection of… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
The philanthropic tradition is older than democracy, older than Christianity, and older than higher education. It gives form and purpose to personal… — Robert L. Payton Copy Share Image
I don't for the life of me understand how anybody could contemplate the results of the 2000 election in the US and… — Todd Gitlin Copy Share Image
Some Republicans are good, and some Republicans are bad. Some Democrats are good, and some Democrats are bad. There are good police,… — Tulsi Gabbard Copy Share Image
A great wave of humiliation and shame swept over me. Shame that I belonged to a race that could be so dealt… — James Weldon Johnson Copy Share Image
We should - we will - welcome people of faith into the political process... It is essential that believers enter the arena.… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
There's this notion that Republicans are the party of Jesus and the Democrats are the Godless party. Let's be clear for a… — Reza Aslan Copy Share Image
“Monarchy is like a splendid ship, with all sails set it moves majestically on, but then it hits a rock and sinks… — Bernard Crick Copy Share Image
It is obvious that the fascist mass pestilence, with its background of thousands of years, cannot be mastered with social measures corresponding… — Wilhelm Reich Copy Share Image
Democracy is not freedom. Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to eat for lunch. Freedom comes from the… — James Bovard Copy Share Image
“true Democratic Spirit is up there with religious faith and emotional maturity and all those other top-of-the-Maslow-Pyramid-type qualities that people spend their… — David Foster Wallace Copy Share Image
“It’s not just tougher out there. It’s become a situation where the contest is how much you can destroy the system, rather… — Peter Hart Copy Share Image
I certainly don't mean to suggest that all investigative journalism prior to 9/11 in the US was praiseworthy. But there were more… — Judith Butler Copy Share Image
MEN being, as has been said, by nature, all free, equal, and independent, no one can be put out of this estate,… — John Locke Copy Share Image
We live in a democratic country, and I take great pride in saying that I'm from India, a country where democracy is… — Manoj Bajpayee Copy Share Image
The potential for the abuse of power through digital networks - upon which we the people now depend for nearly everything, including… — Rebecca MacKinnon Copy Share Image
The Senate and the country need Senators of courage who are prepared to make their mark on history by standing with past… — Senator John Kerry Copy Share Image
It is unfortunate that people chose the star power of Sunny Deol over the hard work of Sunil Jakhar. Maybe our democracy… — Amarinder Singh Copy Share Image
I will continue my consistent record of voting for lower taxes, less spending and fewer regulations to make our government more effective… — Roscoe Bartlett Copy Share Image
By defying our country's commitment to free and fair elections, Trump is defying our entire democracy. After all, what is democracy if… — Karine Jean-Pierre Copy Share Image
If we've got Democrats, whether they be in the House or the Senate, that are not willing to put our national security… — Mark Meadows Copy Share Image
A lot of young people are very cynical about the political framework because they see the countries that preach democracy and human… — Mary Robinson Copy Share Image
Voluntary public funding of elections solves the free speech 'problem' with more speech instead of more regulation: by giving qualified candidates who… — Alan K. Simpson Copy Share Image
A majority vote is not an epistemological validation of an idea. Voting is merely a proper political device--within a strictly, constitutionall y… — Ayn Rand Copy Share Image
The Democrats need to remind people of where were, in terms of our progress, as markers against where we are, and where… — Sidney Blumenthal Copy Share Image
I would like the refugee crisis to become a new beginning in the Turkish-European relationship. But it would be very problematic if,… — Elif Safak Copy Share Image
Political disagreements have the colour and fragrance that normally is seen and felt in a political bouquet, while remaining united on one… — Asif Ali Zardari Copy Share Image
Democracy is messy. It is messy whether you've been doing it since 1789 or whether you're going to do it for the… — Rich Galen Copy Share Image
What makes America's election system unique is the fact that even when elections are close, we find a resolution, which leads to… — Mercedes Schlapp Copy Share Image
Now undoubtedly, we face some very British challenges when it comes to infrastructure. We rightly cherish our back yards and green spaces,… — Evan Davis Copy Share Image
I fully realize that every promise I make, the Republicans will double and the Democrats will redouble. They think this will make… — Gracie Allen Copy Share Image
I know this isn't a widespread view in the Anglo Saxon world, but I believe that much of the reconciliation between more… — Mario Monti Copy Share Image
The continued vitality of our Constitution and the survival of each freedom it protects depend upon the right to vote and the… — Amy Klobuchar Copy Share Image
The 2008 presidential election was a triumph of hope and unity over fear and divisiveness. Barack Obama's election reshapes America's political landscape… — Amy Klobuchar Copy Share Image
Democrats being Democrats, count on those nettlesome conversations about whether Biden will or should run for reelection to reemerge with end-of-the-world urgency. — Jonathan Capehart Copy Share Image
As even a democracy like the United States has shown, waging war can benefit a leader in several ways: it can rally… — Samantha Power Copy Share Image
The Democrats, the longer they talk about identity politics, I got 'em. I want them to talk about racism every day. If… — Stephen K. Bannon Copy Share Image
