Democracy Quote by Charles Dickens
““Quiet people avoid the question of the Presidency, for there will be a new election in three years and a half, and party feeling runs very high: the great constitutional feature of this institution being, that directly the acrimony of the last election is over, the acrimony of the next one begins; which is an unspeakable comfort to all strong politicians and true lovers of their country: that is to say, to ninety-nine men and boys out of every ninety-nine and a quarter.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Pickwick Papers, 1836
Political actors often avoid accountability, exploiting electoral cycles for personal gain.
In simple terms: Politicians dodge responsibility.
Key Takeaway
Demand accountability.
Themes
politics
election cycles
accountability
Mood
skeptical
analytical
Type
political
satirical
When to use this quote
- campaign strategy
- public policy debates
- voter engagement
Key Concepts
democracy
power dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do politicians avoid tough questions?
- How can citizens hold leaders accountable?
A Different Perspective
Idealistic views may oversimplify complex political motives.
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