Amusing Quote by H. L. Mencken

I do not believe in democracy, but I am perfectly willing to admit that it provides the only really amusing form of government ever…

— H. L. Mencken

Democracy is not a good that people can enjoy without trouble. It is, on the contrary, a treasure that must be daily defended and…

— Ludwig von Mises

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

The more I see of democracy the more I dislike it. It just brings everything down to the mere vulgar level of wages and…

— D. H. Lawrence

Democracy is like blowing your nose. You may not do it well, but it's something you ought to do yourself.

— Gilbert K. Chesterton

You and I have never seen democracy - all we've seen is hypocrisy.

— Malcolm X

I've always tried to explain democracy is not perfect. But it gives you a chance to shape your own destiny.

— Aung San Suu Kyi

Democracy is an interesting, even laudable, notion and there is no question but that when compared to Communism, which is too dull, or Fascism,…

— Fran Lebowitz

I grew up in a dictatorship, so I really appreciate democracy. I think democracy isn't just a random thing that's around - a democratic…

— Paul van Dyk

I like democracy. I like to be able to throw out my political leaders when they get things wrong, and we don't get to…

— David Cameron

Democracy is something you have to participate in.

— Isabella Lovin

I support democracy.

— Leslyn Lewis