Best Democratic Society Quotes

65 Democratic Society quotes by 58 unique authors

One needs to know what the hierarchy of values are from which one takes inspiration, and in a democratic society this is the subject of… — Rocco Buttiglione
In our democratic society, the library stands for hope, for learning, for progress, for literacy, for self-improvement and for civic engagement. The library is a… — Vartan Gregorian
With Taiwan, it took about 40 years to go from an authoritarian to a democratic society. — Ma Ying-jeou
... an essential feature of a decent society, and an almost defining feature of a democratic society, is relative equality of outcome - not opportunity,… — Noam Chomsky
Still, corruption and oppression are far too common threats to the democratic society. — Anna Lindh
Since achieving their independence in 1992, the people of Croatia have built a democratic society based on the rule of law, respect for human rights,… — Elton Gallegly
We must face the ultimate contradiction that our free and democratic society was made possible by massive slave labor. — Unknown Author
I don't see anything immoral, unethical or illegal for a person in a democratic society to be able to spend their own money on the… — Brian Day
The interest in encouraging freedom of expression in a democratic society outweighs any theoretical but unproven benefit of censorship. — John Paul Stevens
A democratic society depends upon an informed and educated citizenry. — Thomas Jefferson
I believe that a guarantee of public access to government information is indispensable in the long run for any democratic society.... if officials make public… — Sissela Bok
I believe that the will of the people is resolved by a strong leadership. Even in a democratic society, events depend on a strong leadership… — Yitzhak Shamir
Although I have made a fortune in the financial markets, I now fear that the untrammeled intensification of laissez-faire capitalism and the spread of market… — George Soros
The completion of the Iraqi cabinet with the appointment of three critical ministers is also confirmation of continued movement toward a just and democratic society… — Spencer Bachus
Generally speaking, the less privileged groups in democratic society, as they become aware of their interests and their political power, will be found to press… — Gunnar Myrdal
When public men indulge themselves in abuse, when they deny others a fair trial, when they resort to innuendo and insinuation, to libel, scandal, and… — J. William Fulbright
We are in a democratic society. It's our job to question. — Kurt Russell
Cities must urge urban planners and architects to reinforce pedestrianism as an integrated city policy to develop lively, safe, sustainable and healthy cities. It is… — Jan Gehl
It is the political task of the social scientist — as of any liberal educator — continually to translate personal troubles into public issues, and… — C. Wright Mills
Artists and art institutions have to learn how to play hardball. A democratic society needs a democratic art and we have a right to demand… — Hans Haacke
If a [democratic] society displays less brilliance than an aristocracy, there will also be less wretchedness; pleasures will be less outrageous and wellbeing will be… — Alexis de Tocqueville
Thoughtful criticism and close scrutiny of all government officials by the press and the public are an important part of our democratic society. — Jimmy Carter
Remember and help America remember that the fellowship of human beings is more important than the fellowship of race and class and gender in a… — Marian Wright Edelman
Human rights commissions, as they are evolving, are an attack on our fundamental freedoms and the basic existence of a democratic society... It is in… — Stephen Harper
The health of a democratic society may be measured by the quality of functions performed by private citizens. — Alexis de Tocqueville

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