Democracy Quote by Christopher L. Hayes

“Keep in mind that democracy merely gives power to the people; it does not ensure that power will be used wisely or humanely.”

— Rodney Stark

“But a democracy can only obtain truth as the result of experience, and many nations may forfeit their existence whilst they are awaiting the…

— Alexis de Tocqueville

“Democracy is an excellent way of ensuring that nothing much gets done. There are always interests that might get trampled upon [and no elected…

— Edward De Bono

“Democracy is the spawn of despotism. And like father, like son. Democracy is power and rule. It's not the will of the people, remember;…

— B.F. Skinner

“Democracy is nonconformity; it is mutual loyalty, even when we have to attack one another's ideas - ideas, which, because they are always human,…

— Joost A. M. Meerloo

“Democracy is a pathetic belief in the collective wisdom of individual ignorance. No one in this world, so far as I know—and I have…

— H.L. Mencken

“Democracy is not simply a license to indulge individual whims and proclivities. It is also holding oneself accountable to some reasonable degree for the…

— Aberjhani

“Success of democracy lies within the analytical thought of a common man.”

— M.H. Rakib

“Democracy is...the conviction that there are extraordinary possibilities in ordinary people.”

— Harry Emerson Fosdick

“Democracy is not a requirement ..it is right ... Democracy is not a choice.. it is justice!”

— Hesham Nebr

“Sometimes it seems that everybody in the world is in favor of democracy, just as long as it gives them the result they want.”

— Jack Lessenberry

“Democracy is a most accommodating and charming form of government, full of variety and diversity,”

— William De Witt Hyde