Democracy Quote by Harry S. Truman Download Open image “Secrecy and a free, democratic government don't mix.” — Harry S. Truman ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.3 out of 5 (6 ratings) Copy quoteShare Democracy Democratic Democratic government Free speech Government Internet Politics Presidential Secrecy
Politicians often claim secrecy is necessary for good governance or national security. — Heather Brooke Copy Share Image
Secrecy, being an instrument of conspiracy, ought never to be the system of a regular government. — Jeremy Bentham Copy Share Image
Those who desire to give up freedom in order to gain security will not have either one. — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
Secrecy is for losers. . . . It is time to dismantle government secrecy, this most persuasive of Cold War-era regulations. It is time… — Daniel Patrick Moynihan Copy Share Image
Confidentiality and transparency are not mutually exclusive, but rather two sides of the same coin. — Thomas de Maiziere Copy Share Image
No Government can be long secure without a formidable Opposition. — Benjamin Disraeli Copy Share Image
Democracy is based on the conviction that man has the moral and intellectual capacity, as well as the inalienable right, to govern himself with… — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
All will concede that in order to have good neighbors, we must also be good neighbors. That applies in every field of human endeavor. — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
Men often mistake notoriety for fame, and would rather be remarked for their vices and follies than not be noticed at all! — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
Most of the time most people know the right thing to do ...its the doing of it that gives them trouble — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
It can be lost, and it will be, if the time ever comes when these documents are regarded not as the supreme expression of… — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
On tight money: It reflects a reversion to the old idea that the tree can be fertilized at the top instead of at the… — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
The United States should not under any circumstances throw away our gun until we are sure the rest of the world cannot arm against… — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
Democracy maintains that government is established for the benefit of the individual, and is charged with the responsibility of protecting the individual, and is charged with the responsibility of protecting the rights of the individual and his freedom in the exercise of his abilities. Democracy is based on the conviction that man has the moral and intellectual capacity, as well… — Harry S. Truman Copy Share
Although I hold the highest civil honour in the world, I have always regarded my rank and title as a Past Grand Master of… — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
Some of the presidents were great and some of them weren't. I can say that, because I wasn't one of the great presidents, but… — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
Elections belong to the people. It's their decision. If they decide to turn their back on the fire and burn their behinds, then they… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
Philosopher is a dictator who modifies accepted standards with his thoughts. — Ilkin Santak Copy Share Image
If the members of parliament no longer consider themselves mandatories of the taxpayers but deputies of those receiving salaries, wages, subsidies, doles, and other… — Ludwig von Mises Copy Share Image
For not only every democracy, but certainly every republic, bears within itself the seeds of its own destruction. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
America is a democracy and has no Hitler, but I am afraid for her future; there are hard times ahead for the American people,… — Albert Einstein Copy Share Image
There is plenty of time for Republicans to have a Macaca moment. But right now, as of October 17, 2014, the Republican Senate candidates… — Matthew Continetti Copy Share Image
Democracy is based on the conviction that man has the moral and intellectual capacity, as well as the inalienable right, to govern himself with… — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
Vote for Donald Trump. You're going to see something and you'll be so happy, you'll be so thrilled. This [presidential] election is about every… — Donald Trump Copy Share Image
The peaceful transition of power is one of the hallmarks of our democracy. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
If you believe in democracy, why shouldn't you know what the government is doing? — Noam Chomsky Copy Share Image
Failure to find a way to incorporate political Islam in democracy, however uncomfortable its ideology is for secular liberals, will mean we have given… — Crispin Blunt Copy Share Image