Democracy Quote by Abigail McCarthy

I always say the strength of democracy lies in criticism. If there is no criticism, that means there is no democracy. And if you…

— Narendra Modi

Democracy is not a mere consequence, a certain stage in the development of society. It is the condition on which the survival of productive…

— Wei Jingsheng

If our democracy is to flourish, it must have criticism; if our government is to function it must have dissent.

— Henry Steele Commager

There does not have to be trade-off between growth and social protection. A democracy does not mean much if it doesn't respond to the…

— Michelle Bachelet

Growth is essential and must be sustained. But rapid growth alone cannot address the problems arising out of continuing disparities. Tackling these is not…

— Sonia Gandhi

Democracy generally monopolizes and concentrates power.

— Lord Acton

Dissent honestly is essential for a democracy.

— Arjun Mathur

Concentrated power has always been the enemy of liberty. Democracy is worth dying for, because it's the most deeply honorable form of government ever…

— Ronald Reagan

Least of all shall we preserve democracy or foster its growth if all the power and most of the important decisions rest with an…

— Friedrich August von Hayek

Democracy is self-creating coherence.

— Mary Parker Follett

Growth is not the end-all-goal of politics, but it is one of the most compelling deliverables.

— Jens Martin Skibsted

I believe democracy flourishes when the government can take legitimate steps to keep its secrets and when the press can decide whether to print…

— Katherine Graham