Democracy Quote by Annie Leonard Download Open image “We've got to rescue our democracy by using it.” — Annie Leonard ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.7 out of 5 (10 ratings) Copy quoteShare Democracy Rescue
Small use it will be to save democracy for the race if we cannot save the race for democracy. — Jeannette Rankin Copy Share Image
We need to restore our democracy to a government of the people, by the people, and for the people. — Jeff Van Drew Copy Share Image
Democracy is an extraordinary adventure. It's difficult, full of daring and risk and danger. But it's the greatest gift we have. — Jon Voight Copy Share Image
Democracy is not something we have. It's something we do. — Doris "Granny D" Haddock Copy Share Image
Democracy used to be a good thing, but now it has gotten into the wrong hands. — Jesse Helms Copy Share Image
There is no such thing as away. When you throw something away, it must go somewhere. — Annie Leonard Copy Share Image
We're more concerned about climate or economic equality or racial justice or anything else that is good for people and the planet, we simply… — Annie Leonard Copy Share Image
Put simply, if we do not redirect our extraction and production systems and change the way we distribute, consume, and dispose of our stuff… — Annie Leonard Copy Share Image
It's crucial we know the facts and science, but it's naïve to rely on them alone to build a movement for change. — Annie Leonard Copy Share Image
Between the disillusionment that people feel about politics-as-usual, assaults on the right to vote, and the constant feelings of pressure that Americans suffer in… — Annie Leonard Copy Share Image
“Why sit and stare at a box beaming messages indoctrinating us into consumer culture for hours a day when there are so many more… — Annie Leonard Copy Share Image
For decades, I thought that scientific truth, solid economic case studies, and common sense were enough to bring about change on the environmental front.… — Annie Leonard Copy Share Image
Solid information is necessary, but insufficient. We also need to present that information in ways that are inspiring and accessible. That's where stories come… — Annie Leonard Copy Share Image
Right now, American government has stepped back from offering any kinds of protection for human rights and public health. And the fossil fuel industry… — Annie Leonard Copy Share Image
We depend on this planet to eat, drink, breathe, and live. Figuring out how to keep our life support system running needs to be… — Annie Leonard Copy Share Image
Turns out, people's brains are not nearly as powerful a motivator as our hearts. Facts, data, and economic models don't move people to courageous… — Annie Leonard Copy Share Image
Elections belong to the people. It's their decision. If they decide to turn their back on the fire and burn their behinds, then they… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
Philosopher is a dictator who modifies accepted standards with his thoughts. — Ilkin Santak Copy Share Image
If the members of parliament no longer consider themselves mandatories of the taxpayers but deputies of those receiving salaries, wages, subsidies, doles, and other… — Ludwig von Mises Copy Share Image
For not only every democracy, but certainly every republic, bears within itself the seeds of its own destruction. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
America is a democracy and has no Hitler, but I am afraid for her future; there are hard times ahead for the American people,… — Albert Einstein Copy Share Image
There is plenty of time for Republicans to have a Macaca moment. But right now, as of October 17, 2014, the Republican Senate candidates… — Matthew Continetti Copy Share Image
Democracy is based on the conviction that man has the moral and intellectual capacity, as well as the inalienable right, to govern himself with… — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
Vote for Donald Trump. You're going to see something and you'll be so happy, you'll be so thrilled. This [presidential] election is about every… — Donald Trump Copy Share Image
The peaceful transition of power is one of the hallmarks of our democracy. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
If you believe in democracy, why shouldn't you know what the government is doing? — Noam Chomsky Copy Share Image
Failure to find a way to incorporate political Islam in democracy, however uncomfortable its ideology is for secular liberals, will mean we have given… — Crispin Blunt Copy Share Image
