Pure Democracy Quotes
- It has been observed that a pure democracy if it were practicable would be the most perfect government. Experience has proved that no position is… — Alexander Hamilton
- A pure democracy can admit no cure for the mischiefs of faction. A common passion or interest will be felt by a majority, and there… — James Madison
- It may be concluded that a pure democracy . . . can admit no cure for the mischiefs of faction. — James Madison
- Democracy, or "majority rules," is another trick of our society to force us to do things we don't want to do. Even if we actually… — William J. Murray
- The international community can't trust such a government. If the government of Iran wants the international community to believe in what it says, it should… — Shirin Ebadi
- A pure democracy is a society consisting of a small number of citizens, who assemble and administer the government in person. — James Madison
- A pure democracy is generally a very bad government, It is often the most tyrannical government on earth; for a multitude is often rash, and… — Noah Webster
- America has never been a pure democracy and majoritarianism has always been as much feared as monarchism. — Mark Levin