Democratic Quote by Alexis de Tocqueville

One of the distinguishing characteristics of a democratic period is the taste that all men have for easy success and present enjoyment. This occurs…

— Alexis de Tocqueville

In a democracy, the well-being, individuality and happiness of every citizen is important for the overall prosperity, peace and happiness of the nation.

— Anonymous

Sooner or later a democracy which is to survive has to be able to rely upon that enlargement of vision and purpose of those…

— Ordway Tead

Democracy encourages a taste for physical gratification; this taste, if it becomes excessive, soon disposes men to believe that all is matter only; and…

— Alexis de Tocqueville

The taste of democracy becomes a bitter taste when the fullness of democracy is denied.

— Max Lerner

The more we care for the happiness of others, the greater is our own sense of well-being.

— Dalai Lama

Too many people expect wonders from democracy, when the most wonderful thing of all is just having it.

— Walter Winchell

“The capacity for trust and learning can make life seem less chaotic and mysterious, and democratic politics more plausible and attractive.”

— Timothy Snyder

The merit of a democratic regime rests on one's continual willingness to exchange views, and to compete on the basis of individual merit and…

— Jose Eduardo Dos Santos

The identification with the common lot which is the essential idea of Democracy becomes the source and expression of social ethics. It is as…

— Jane Addams

A healthy democracy requires a decent society; it requires that we are honorable, generous, tolerant and respectful.

— Charles W. Pickering

If you were to ask me to choose between democratic values and wealth, power, prosperity and fame, I will very easily and without any…

— Narendra Modi