Democracy Quote by David Lidington
“Trust in the ability of people to make decisions about their own future is a fundamental tenet of democracy.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Parliamentary debate, United Kingdom, 2015
Democracy rests on trusting citizens to shape their own futures, a core principle of self‑governance.
In simple terms: Democracy needs trust in people's choices.
Respect and empower individual decision‑making.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- voting
- community planning
- policy making
- education on civic duties
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can institutions foster genuine trust?
- What safeguards protect against paternalism?
Trust can be eroded by misinformation or elite manipulation.