Democracy Quote by G.K. Chesterton

“I have never been able to understand where people got the idea that democracy was in some way opposed to tradition. It is obvious…

— G.K. Chesterton

“Tradition means giving votes to the most obscure of all classes, our ancestors. It is the democracy of the dead. Tradition refuses to submit…

— G.K. Chesterton

“I have never been able to understand where people got the idea that democracy was in some way opposed to tradition. It is obvious…

— G.K. Chesterton

Tradition is only democracy extended through time; it may be defined as an extension of the franchise. Tradition means giving votes to the most…

— Gilbert K. Chesterton

“Tradition is the illusion of permanence.”

— Woody Allen

“Tradition is not good simply because it is tradition. It is for what it has given us and only so long as an alternative…

— Friedrich A. Hayek

“Traditions are like rules, they are meant to be broken.”

— A.E. Croft

“Now naturally, like many of us, I have a reluctance to change too much of the old ways. But there is no virtue at…

— Kazuo Ishiguro

“It is high time Americans grew accustomed to our traditions.”

— James Rollins

“Tradition is a fragile thing in a culture built entirely on the memories of the elders.”

— Alice Albinia

Tradition means giving votes to the most obscure of all classes, our ancestors. It is the democracy of the dead. Tradition refuses to submit…

— Gilbert K. Chesterton

“Tradition makes people want to cling to their identity. Change is the enemy.”

— Deepak Chopra