Civics Quote by Diane Kalen-Sukra

“Democracy means that people respect the rights of others, including the right to be different.”

— Jerome Nathanson

“Democracy is not just a system, it is an idea that we all have value.”

— Amit Kalantri

“We are not going to always agree with each other, but we should have the dignity to always respect each other’s freedom of speech…

— Ellen J. Barrier

For us, democracy is a question of human dignity. This includes the political liberties, the right to freely express our views, the right to…

— Olof Palme

“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

Democracy is the absolute value that makes for human dignity, as well as the only road to sustained economic development and social justice.

— Anonymous

“Democracy, freedom and liberty do not make us more than what we are; it is our commitment that matters.”

— M.F. Moonzajer

“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

“Democracy is the name we give the people whenever we need them.”

— Gaston Arman de Caillavet

“Democracy doesn’t give everything, but it grants the freedom to be yourself and pursue what you need.”

— Bhuwan Thapaliya

Democracy is our most valuable possession. Upholding it is our duty and our responsibility. This means a continuous, decisive and self-confident argument; it means…

— Wolfgang Thierse

“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