Democracy Quote by Alexis de Tocqueville

“Keep in mind that democracy merely gives power to the people; it does not ensure that power will be used wisely or humanely.”

— Rodney Stark

“If you don't want to pay for our country, you should leave. Taxes are the dues of democracy.”

— David Akadjian

“If the power to tax is the power to destroy, the power to regulate is no less so.”

— Markham Shaw Pyle

“Democracy is the spawn of despotism. And like father, like son. Democracy is power and rule. It's not the will of the people, remember;…

— B.F. Skinner

In other words, a democratic government is the only one in which those who vote for a tax can escape the obligation to pay…

— Alexis de Tocqueville

“Because of the power that we have given money: The government would rather have taxpayers who do not vote, than voters who do not…

— Mokokoma Mokhonoana

“Democracy is the worst form of government, except for all the others.”

— Winston S. Churchill

“They might pay you to vote for them, but having a wrong government in place. You pay it with your life.”

— De philosopher DJ Kyos

“Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness... but only when you pay your taxes? That means your freedom is rented, leased, & not unalienable.”

— Steve Maraboli

“The power to tax involves the power to destroy.”

— John Marshall

A democratic government is the only one in which those who vote for a tax can escape the obligation to pay it.

— Alexis de Tocqueville

“Would you rather have the lords and nobles back? What is Democracy for? Not so we can rob each other. Or cheat.' I said…

— Peter Carey