It was Friday, July 24, 1992, when I stepped on the train. Every year I think of it. I see it as… — Ayaan Hirsi Ali Copy Share Image
If a Democrat took Republicans on rudely, they wouldn't be elevated in the Democratic Party. There's a different standard. We're supposed to… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
On all vital measures, measures necessary to protect you, the Democrats in Washington follow a simple philosophy: Just say no. — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
stop spying on the lawful citizenry. Democracy and dossiers go ill together. It is all right for God but all wrong for… — Martha Gellhorn Copy Share Image
Frequent elections are unquestionably the only policy by which this dependence and sympathy can be effectually secured. But what particular degree of… — James Madison Copy Share Image
Lawyer: one who protects us against robbery by taking away the temptation. — H. L. Mencken Copy Share Image
“Americans became so thoroughly democratic that much of the period's political activity, beginning with the Constitution, was diverted to finding means and… — Gordon S. Wood Copy Share Image
The idea that each individual has intrinsic, God-given value and is of infinite worth quite apart from any social contribution - an… — Elaine Pagels Copy Share Image
In a democracy, it is the people who are sovereign. Therefore, with regard to the promotion of democracy at the local, country… — Alfred-Maurice de Zayas Copy Share Image
I believe that people have a right to decide their own destiny; people own themselves. I also believe that, in a democracy,… — Frank Zappa Copy Share Image
Democracy is just a filler for textbooks! Do you actually believe that public opinion influences the government? — Voltaire Copy Share Image
One of the distinguishing characteristics of a democratic period is the taste that all men have for easy success and present enjoyment.… — Alexis de Tocqueville Copy Share Image
I do think that the U.S. has an opportunity as a democracy to really exemplify what a religiously diverse society can be… — Diana L. Eck Copy Share Image
We have two responsibilities when it comes to an election as citizens. We have the responsibility to vote and then to honor… — Glenn Beck Copy Share Image
The media has not done a great job in fulfilling their role - journalism's role in a democracy is to provide information… — Jonathan Demme Copy Share Image
There are certain things in a man that have to be won, not forced; inspired, not compelled. Among these are many, I… — Alfred Whitney Griswold 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
It is, the most beautiful truth in morals that we have no such thing as a distinct or divided interest from our… — Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton Copy Share Image
I think what both Republicans and Democrats need to do and the leaders on both sides is to recognize that if sequester… — Leon Panetta Copy Share Image
The choice of whom to vote for in a general election is not only a choice of Prime Minister. It is a… — Nick Boles Copy Share Image
Google, Facebook, Amazon, Apple are among the most powerful monopolies in the history of humanity. So, the problem is, is that they… — Franklin Foer Copy Share Image
In a word, removing control farther away from the ordinary citizen and taxpayer is tantamount to giving the intelligent, far-sighted and public… — Edward Alsworth Ross Copy Share Image
The US does not involve itself in what is happening in the world's largest democracy, nor does it intend to do so. — John McCain Copy Share Image
Humor can help you to disagree without being disagreeable. The key in democracy is not necessarily that we agree, but that we… — Gerald R. Ford Copy Share Image
“There is no such thing as not voting: you either vote by voting, or you vote by staying home and tacitly doubling… — David Foster Wallace Copy Share Image
I think one of the brilliant parts of our democracy is how resilient it is. We are each allowed to have our… — Brad Feld Copy Share Image
Now the Republicans have a very low-scale, by economic standards, base. Donald Trump has. — Mark Shields Copy Share Image
According to a new poll, Republicans are more likely to have a doughnut for breakfast, while Democrats prefer to eat bagels and… — Jimmy Fallon Copy Share Image
“We must train our 'future candidates' on not only how to win elections but how to govern well.” — Fela Durotoye Copy Share Image
We all accuse Vladimir Putin of Cold War nostalgia, but Washington's elites - politicians and intellectuals - miss the old days as… — Fareed Zakaria Copy Share Image
[If Republicans] got to put their kids into public school. They got to take public health. They would become libertarian faster than… — Greg Gutfeld Copy Share Image
Democracy turns upon and devours itself. Universal suffrage, in theory the palladium of our liberties, becomes the assurance of our slavery. And… — H. L. Mencken Copy Share Image
Believing in and practising the principles of the rule of law is, with our liberty and democracy, among the most powerful weapons… — Dominic Grieve Copy Share Image
I'm just truly offended when I hear people call themselves patriots whose definition is trying to destroy democracy. What's patriotic about trying… — Wes Moore Copy Share Image
Listening is a crucial aspect of democracy. Listening creates understanding, and understanding permits one of the most important things about every democracy,… — Julian Treasure Copy Share Image
This Republic was called into being, organized, and is upheld, by a great political doctrine. — Caleb Cushing Copy Share Image
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