African american Quote by Carter G. Woodson

The history of our country is not the history of any other country in the world which is either practicing advanced democracy or struggling…

— Ibrahim Babangida

The United States is not so strong, the final triumph of the democratic ideal is not so inevitable that we can ignore what the…

— Harry S. Truman

Democracy is not a good that people can enjoy without trouble. It is, on the contrary, a treasure that must be daily defended and…

— Ludwig von Mises

We have laid the foundation for a better life. Things that were unimaginable a few years ago have become everyday reality. I belong to…

— Nelson Mandela

Democracy is difficult and demanding. So is history. It can crack your voice; it can stir your soul; it can break your heart.

— Jill Lepore

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

It is time to provide a smashing answer for those cynical men who say that a democracy cannot be honest, cannot be efficient… We…

— Franklin D. Roosevelt

We can be proud of our record as an international beacon of liberty. From fostering democracies in Eastern Europe to the stabilization of Iraq…

— Kay Bailey Hutchison

We have had raucous moments in our history. And I think we're in one now. But it's not going to endanger the future of…

— Victor Davis Hanson

It is vital to speak up in a democracy. Otherwise we are living in dictatorships.

— Katharine Gun

We pride ourselves on our democracy, but when you see the way it actually works, I think it is worthy of contempt.

— Caroline Lucas

Informed by our sad experience of history, we require nothing short of a foundation for lasting democracy.

— Ibrahim Babangida