“Every form of government tends to perish by excess of its basic principle. Aristocracy ruins itself by limiting too narrowly the circle… — Will Durant Copy Share Image
“But even democracy ruins itself by excess—of democracy. Its basic principle is the equal right of all to hold office and determine… — Will Durant Copy Share Image
The evils we experience flow from the excess of democracy. The people do not want virtue, but are the dupes of pretended… — Elbridge Gerry Copy Share Image
“But even democracy ruins itself by excess—of democracy. Its basic principle is the equal right of all to hold office and determine… — Will Durant Copy Share Image
