Country Quote by Eric Garcetti

I'm convinced democracy will grow from the ground up, from the community.

— Joshua Wong

I believe in the greatness of our democracy.

— Chen Shui-bian

It is an incredibly hopeful experience watching communities come together and actually reassemble democracy. The democracy's been taken away from us. But they're reinventing…

— Josh Fox

For politicians to be honest, the public needs to allow them to be honest, and the media, which mediates between the politicians and the…

— Rory Stewart

If you do right by people, and you talk to the basic issues most people care about and have a vision for how we…

— Ryan Frazier

I have a lot of respect for countries where the practice of democracy is highly developed. I think, however, that each country has to…

— Mohammed VI of Morocco

Today, I think, the state of philosophizing about democracy is very healthy. It bridges political science and philosophy, as it should.

— Martha C. Nussbaum

I would encourage people to bridge broadly and creatively in their communities, not just because that creates the most fun and resiliency, but also…

— Dar Williams

A community is like the ones who govern it.

— Marcus Tullius Cicero

I am a firm believer in the importance of democracy, not only as the ultimate goal, but also as an essential part of the…

— Dalai Lama

I still have great faith in democracy. I have great belief in the power of community.

— Terry Tempest Williams

Democracy is an extraordinary adventure. It's difficult, full of daring and risk and danger. But it's the greatest gift we have.

— Jon Voight