Republics come to an end by luxurious habits; monarchies by poverty. — Baron de Montesquieu Copy Share Image
I am trying to create awareness of the true concept of democracy. — Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri Copy Share Image
We've got to make sure we're showing up for every single election. — Jasmine Crockett Copy Share Image
Organizing free and fair elections is more important than the result itself — Fatos Nano Copy Share Image
It is as hard for the good to suspect evil, as it is for the bad to suspect good. — Marcus Tullius Cicero Copy Share Image
The back and forth between the press and government is essential to any good democracy. — Justin Trudeau Copy Share Image
There is a cost for democracy. It is worth the cost when it comes to opening up access for voters. — Nina Turner Copy Share Image
Democracy is a government where you can say what you think even if you don't think. — Walt Whitman Copy Share Image
Every nation has its war party. It is not the party of democracy. It is the party of autocracy. It seeks to… — Robert M. La Follette, Sr Copy Share Image
You have fewer rights because you are a minority. Absolutely, that’s how democracy works. — Jacob Zuma Copy Share Image
Democrats would use every tool in our arsenal to ensure that his [Charles Pickering] nomination is rejected again this year. — Edward Kennedy Copy Share Image
There's nothing new about the government protecting corporations and calling it the freeing of the world or bringing democracy to bereft nations. — Henry Rollins Copy Share Image
A share in the sovereignty of the state, which is exercised by the citizens at large, in voting at elections is one… — Thomas Jefferson Copy Share Image
I think it was fully justified after 9/11 to initiate a military action against Afghanistan, because we hoped to create a democracy,… — Jimmy Carter Copy Share Image
Universal, equal, direct and secret elections in the U.S.S.R. will be a whip in the hands of the population against poorly functioning… — Joseph Stalin Copy Share Image
We intend to lead a government of purpose and direction so that we can offer the people of this nation the opportunity… — Alex Salmond Copy Share Image
I can describe, and I've always been able to describe, what Republicans stand for in eight words, and the eight words are… — Byron Dorgan Copy Share Image
[Democrats] have lost the capacity to speak to the vast middle of America, an America that is, in large part, white, very… — Steve Inskeep Copy Share Image
Democracy must be built through open societies that share information. When there is information, there is enlightenment. When there is debate, there… — Atifete Jahjaga Copy Share Image
What is the purpose of the electoral college? It has a few purposes. One, it's to restrain pure democracy. Very good, very… — Michael J. Knowles Copy Share Image
Those who directed the state in the time of Solon and Cleisthenes did not establish a polity which ... trained the citizens… — Isocrates Copy Share Image
Frankly, I don't think you should perform in a plaza where thousands of Cubans have been subjected to the death penalty, by… — Zoe Valdes Copy Share Image
When you begin to suggest that dissent, opposition, resistance, the only way to deal with it is not to listen to it… — Henry Giroux Copy Share Image
The Republicans had their shot not long ago to address the real needs and concerns of everyday Americans, and they blew it.… — Tim Pawlenty Copy Share Image
“In order for us to live within this finely balanced constellation of complex systems, in order for the Earth to show resilience… — Robert David Steele Copy Share Image
I think there was something started under my father that I appreciate that it's time to end, and I like the symmetry… — Justin Trudeau Copy Share Image
Suits obviously had helped to promote bad government and he was as guilty as anyone for wearing them so steadfastly for twenty… — Jim Harrison Copy Share Image
In an election like this one [in 2016], not only are voters dissatisfied, but where the foundations of our economy, our democracy,… — Jill Stein Copy Share Image
In a true democracy everyone can be upper class and live in Connecticut. — Lisa Birnbach Copy Share Image
The challenge of election broadcasting is to stick to the story and line. — Mary Nightingale Copy Share Image
Without Madeleine Albright, our community of democracies might be smaller. — Antony Blinken Copy Share Image
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