Democracy is being allowed to vote for the candidate you dislike least. — Robert Byrne Copy Share Image
Non-violent protests are signs of a healthy democracy, not an ailing one. — Christopher A. Wray Copy Share Image
What I see is a grown-up recognition of democracy in this country, that we still have a monarch that plays his part. — Lindsay Hoyle Copy Share Image
I agree with Democrats seeking Trump's impeachment for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. — Jessica Tarlov Copy Share Image
Dictators are not in the business of allowing elections that could remove them from their thrones. — Gene Sharp Copy Share Image
The language of our democracy should be such that the weakest in our society should feel safe. — Ravish Kumar Copy Share Image
The idea that if governments open up and become more democratic they will fall is a false dilemma. — Jose Angel Gurria Copy Share Image
Let's not get caught up in the D.C. trap of Democrats versus Republicans. When you're in Alaska it's about what's important for… — Mark Begich Copy Share Image
“Respect will beget respect. Unions, Equality, and Kamala: Why This Election Matters to Me (Medium Story)” — Carlos Wallace Copy Share Image
Odisha is a peaceful state; the people will not stand for violence in a democracy. — Naveen Patnaik Copy Share Image
The American system of democracy is founded on the concept that every citizen has the right to vote, to know that their… — Barbara Mikulski Copy Share Image
“How many Indians today would want to call a vote to divest themselves of democracy, English, the railway network, the legal system,… — Yuval Noah Harari Copy Share Image
I have come from outside Delhi, but I give you an assurance that the people in the Government are very capable. I… — Narendra Modi Copy Share Image
Democracy, as I understand it, requires me to sacrifice myself for the masses, not to them. Who knows not that if you… — John C. Calhoun Copy Share Image
There are only two forces that can withstand the force of the war's spirit when it seizes upon the world. The one… — Emmeline Pethick-Lawrence, Baroness Pethick-Lawrence Copy Share Image
Democracy and socialism have nothing in common but one word, equality. But notice the difference: while democracy seeks equality in liberty, socialism… — Alexis de Tocqueville Copy Share Image
When I saw how the European Union was developing, it was very obvious what they had in mind was not democratic. In… — Tony Benn Copy Share Image
Once upon a time, it was the Democrats who claimed to be the party of the working man. No longer. They abandoned… — Corey Stewart Copy Share Image
I believe that people have a right to decide their own destinies; people own themselves. I also believe that, in a democracy,… — Frank Zappa Copy Share Image
The war on drugs is not being won, and it continues to threaten stability and democracy not only in the Andes but… — Elliott Abrams Copy Share Image
“First, it is a commitment to particularism, to giving priority to the specificity of particulars, not to abstractions and generalities that divert… — José Medina Copy Share Image
If you establish a democracy, you must in due time reap the fruits of a democracy. You will in due season have… — Benjamin Disraeli Copy Share Image
I don't find any difference between Islam and Islamic fundamentalists. I believe religion is the root, and from the root fundamentalism grows… — Taslima Nasrin Copy Share Image
There's no such thing as post-feminism. It's like saying post-democracy, excuse me, what does that mean? We're nowhere near equality, so the… — Gloria Steinem Copy Share Image
In a democracy it is ultimately for us, the citizens, to judge where to place the balance between security and privacy, safety… — Timothy Garton Ash Copy Share Image
My parents were true believers in the efficacy of American constitutional democracy, and I was thoroughly inculcated with reverence for what we… — Al Gore Copy Share Image
Democracy is now currently defined in Europe as a 'country run by Jews,' — Ezra Pound Copy Share Image
I think even Republicans are saying [Andrew] Puzder may have a problem. — Judy Woodruff Copy Share Image