Democracy Quote by John Lithgow Download Open image “Britain is probably the most sophisticated combination of a monarchy and a democracy.” — John Lithgow ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.9 out of 5 (9 ratings) Copy quoteShare Democracy Monarchy Most Sophisticated
I do not say that democracy has been more pernicious on the whole, and in the long run, than monarchy or aristocracy. Democracy has… — John Adams Copy Share Image
I'm in favour of more democracy - let the British public decide what the future of the monarchy is and what shape it should… — Clive Lewis Copy Share Image
“As Dio observed later, democracy sounded very well and good, “but its results are seen not to agree at all with its title. Monarchy,… — Stacy Schiff Copy Share Image
A monarchy is like a man-of-war--bad shots between wind and water hurt it exceedingly; there is danger of capsizing. But democracy is a raft.… — Joseph Cook Copy Share Image
I don't think the monarchy is tawdry in the slightest. I think the monarchy is hugely important for Britain. — Penny Junor Copy Share Image
Democracy... while it lasts is more bloody than either aristocracy or monarchy. Remember, democracy never lasts long. It soon wastes, exhausts, and murders itself.… — John Adams Copy Share Image
Democracy is a kingless regime infested by many kings who are sometimes more exclusive, tyrannical and destructive than one, even if he be a… — Benito Mussolini Copy Share Image
There is so much else in the world that is more interesting [ than monarchy]. — Hilary Mantel Copy Share Image
Democracy, though slowly attained and never by revolutionary jumps, is the best government on earth when it tries to make all its citizens aristocrats.… — Peter Viereck Copy Share Image
What I see is a grown-up recognition of democracy in this country, that we still have a monarch that plays his part. — Lindsay Hoyle Copy Share Image
Only a government that is rich and safe can afford to be a democracy, for democracy is the most expensive and nefarious kind of… — Mark Twain Copy Share Image
The more unpopular politicians are, the better people think it is to have a monarchy. — Sarah Bradford Copy Share Image
It's nice when you've done enough movies that you can do your own anthology. — John Lithgow Copy Share Image
The Broadway audience is made up of a greater percentage of tourists now. There's not nearly as much variety and danger and challenge in… — John Lithgow Copy Share Image
My sense of myself is that I'm a character actor, and character actors are ready, willing, and able to do anything, to be totally… — John Lithgow Copy Share Image
The essence of comedy, drama, and horror is surprise. I have an uncanny ability to surprise people because they look at my face, and… — John Lithgow Copy Share Image
I think there are all sorts of ways of turning into an actor, and there are a vast variety of different actors. You know,… — John Lithgow Copy Share Image
My very first role was when I was 2 1/2 years old; I was one of Nora's children in 'A Doll's House,' with my… — John Lithgow Copy Share Image
I'm as flighty as anybody. You put a lot out there. I've been through the process a lot. When I play a major role,… — John Lithgow Copy Share Image
We all grow up with inherited genes and inherited sensibilities, and they run very, very deep. — John Lithgow 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
