Country Quote by Jacob Zuma

Democracy feeds on argument, on the discussion as to the right way forward. This is the reason why respecting the opinion of others belongs…

— Richard von Weizsaecker

I take the debate on the method of promoting democracy seriously

— Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Democracy makes us articulate our views, defend them, and refine them.

— Lee H. Hamilton

In our own country, we take democratic values seriously - and so we always have a vigorous debate on the issues. That's part of…

— Dick Cheney

“Democracy thrived on a clash of ideas, a tolerance of viewpoints, and robust debate.”

— Steve Berry

It's healthy to have differing opinions in a democracy, but we have to respect each other and challenge ourselves to do better - to…

— Jason Collins

I assume that the point of American democracy is you can express any point of view you want.

— Gore Vidal

This is the beauty of the democratic process: it permits that subjective view of justice - which everyone holds - permits that subjective way…

— Pierre Trudeau

Dialogue between people of differing views is critical for fostering understanding in a democracy.

— Alex Gibney

It is part of our political thinking that democracy is a battle of ideas.

— Mehbooba Mufti

We will not put a lid on opinions. On the contrary, it is more important than ever that political debates are open and free,…

— Jens Stoltenberg

Democracy means government by discussion, but it is only effective if you can stop people talking.

— Clement Attlee