Avoid Quote by Indira Gandhi
“This is why we feel that democracy's important: because democracy allows you to have small explosions and therefore avoid the bigger explosions.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on Democracy, Indira Gandhi, 1971
Democracy lets people express minor grievances peacefully, preventing larger violent uprisings.
In simple terms: Small protests keep peace.
Key Takeaway
Allow peaceful dissent.
Themes
democracy
peace
expression
Mood
thoughtful
concerned
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- public forums
- community meetings
- online petitions
- peaceful protests
Key Concepts
political theory
social stability
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies channel dissent constructively?
- What mechanisms ensure small grievances stay small?
A Different Perspective
If small grievances are ignored, they may still erupt.
