The Constitution of our country [was] formed by the Fathers of liberty... Exalt the standard of Democracy! Down with that of priestcraft,… — Joseph Smith, Jr Copy Share Image
In view of our public pledges, we public officials can never again go before the public merely promising election reform. The time… — Charles Edison Copy Share Image
Despotism may be able to do without religion, but democracy cannot. — Alexis de Tocqueville Copy Share Image
Democracies have to be careful that they do not become so process-driven. — Hillary Clinton Copy Share Image
The main problem with the Democrats is their utter negativity. They're made up of schumucks and hypocrites. They also have higher levels… — Jackie Mason Copy Share Image
For Republicans, accepting responsibility means accepting punishment; for Democrats, it means only an admission of error and a suggestion they'll do better… — Monica Crowley Copy Share Image
Taiwan is a budding democracy, and the people have participated in multi-party democratic elections since 1996. — Todd Akin Copy Share Image
“It is truth, in the old saying, that is 'the daughter of time,' and the lapse of half a century has not… — Christopher Hitchens Copy Share Image
The Republicans had a real advantage over the Democrats for a long time. And the principal advantage they have had is they… — Elizabeth Warren Copy Share Image
When you make the claim that something on the Internet is going to be good for democracy, you often [hear], 'Are you… — Clay Shirky Copy Share Image
Maintain democracy or go to dictatorship: that is what is at stake in these elections. — Mario Vargas Llosa Copy Share Image
“Wouldn't it be more of a free country," persisted Francie "if we could ride in them free?" "No." "Why?" "Because that would… — Betty Smith Copy Share Image
Why is acquiescence to the numerous viewed as better servitude than bowing to might? — William J. Murray Copy Share Image
While, legally, universal suffrage has been achieved for all undetained citizens over the age of 18, many people still find it difficult… — Dawn Foster Copy Share Image
It is tragic that so few young people in Western democracies vote. They have forgotten that their ancestors fought for the right… — Kofi Annan Copy Share Image
The Commission on Presidential Debates is a corrupt stranglehold on our democracy. — Phil Donahue Copy Share Image
The intellect of two thousand asses cannot bring forth a single man's thought. — Muhammad Iqbal Copy Share Image
Nowhere else you will find a country of India's diversity, of India's complexity, one billion people trying to seek their social and… — Manmohan Singh Copy Share Image
“The true nature of a democracy is its ability to say yes when even the powerful say no” — Colum McCann Copy Share Image
Revolutions are frightening, but election campaigns are disgusting. — Nicolas Gomez Davila Copy Share Image
Since 1920, the vast increase in welfare beneficiaries and the extension of the franchise to women - two constituencies that are notoriously… — Peter Thiel Copy Share Image
In view of Chinas growing military strength and intentions, the best way to safeguard Asias permanent peace and prosperity is to have… — Jim Costa Copy Share Image