Believe Quote by Chrystia Freeland

If you believe in democracy, than you can't trash it by being cynical about the people who do democracy: the politicians.

— Chrystia Freeland

Politics is an act of faith; you have to show some kind of confidence in the intellectual and moral capacity of the public.

— George McGovern

Journalists are often portrayed as cynical. I often think it's the opposite.

— David Grann

Democracy allows rhetoric, false empathy and emotion to pummel rational thinking - so it's no wonder so many politicians thrive in it.

— David Harsanyi

I believe democracy requires a 'sacred contract' between journalists and those who put their trust in us to tell them what we can about…

— Bill Moyers

Writers and journalists tend to be simplistic about politics when, like all other areas of life, it's more complicated.

— Robert Harris

Regardless of how people love to deride politicians, democracy is not an easy gig. My decisions, views and heartfelt principles are dismissed by so…

— Jess Phillips

I don't think it is just in the world of politics. The lack of civility in society as a whole, some of it, I…

— Karen Handel

As a journalist, I fundamentally believe that keeping the public informed is an essential part of democracy.

— Margaret Brennan

If you think of politics as 'serious people focusing seriously on the most important questions,' which is the default mode of most educated people…

— Dominic Cummings

Both politicians and journalists face situations which strain their honesty and humanity. My opinion is that politicians on the average stand up somewhat better…

— John McCarthy

The way I see politics is, I don't think it's cynical to accept the fact politicians are human beings, that they're flawed, and they…

— Beau Willimon