Democracy Quote by G.M. Mes
““Democracy is not a good by itself. It is completely dependent upon the nature of the people, both for its efficacy and for its survival. One can say that a “democratic” people, if placed under a dictatorship, would be more “democratically” ruled than a “dictatorship” people placed under a democracy and one can expect that both would very soon revert to the system that suited them. The system works for us, and it works extremely well, but to think that therefore a government should be judged by the measure of its “democracy” is sheer nonsense.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Political Forum, date unknown
Democracy’s success depends on the character of its citizens; without virtuous people, any system fails.
In simple terms: Democracy works only if people are good.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate civic virtue for healthy governance.
Themes
politics
citizen responsibility
government legitimacy
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
political
inspirational
When to use this quote
- voting
- community service
- education programs
Key Concepts
philosophy
civic ethics
social contract
Questions to Reflect On
- What virtues are essential for democracy?
- How can societies nurture them?
A Different Perspective
Assumes a uniform moral standard among citizens.
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