Democracy Quote by Joshua Wong

“We live in a time that demands a discourse of both critique and possibility, one that recognizes that without an informed citizenry, collective struggle,…

— Henry A. Giroux

“I think we can survive—and resist both US authoritarianism and corporatism while creating a democratic revolution—only if the majority of Americans either become the…

— Charles Derber

It has been well over half a century and I'm glad to say we have taken the right path from authoritarianism to democracy and…

— Chen Shui-bian

My message is simple - freedom works a lot better than the authoritarian style of government.

— Ron Paul

If democracy is to once again inspire a populist politics, it is crucial to develop a number of social movements in which the stories…

— Henry Giroux

Authoritarianism is not pretending anymore to be a real alternative to democracy, but we can see many more authoritarian practices and styles basically being…

— Ivan Krastev

“Is our democracy in danger? It is a question we never thought we’d be asking. We have been colleagues for fifteen years, thinking, writing,…

— Steven Levitsky

“And so, when the chips are down, I must say, though not without a sense of repugnance, that if you wish to show your…

— Dag Solstad

I see little hope for democracy as an effective form of government, but I admire the poetry of how it makes its victims complicit…

— Eliezer Yudkowsky

If you have a sense of purpose and a sense of direction, I believe people will follow you. Democracy isn't just about deducing what…

— Margaret Thatcher

“Do not obey in advance. Most of the power of authoritarianism is freely given. In times like these, individuals think ahead about what a…

— Timothy Snyder

I am a strong believer in the tyranny, the dictatorship, the absolute authority of the writer.

— Philip Pullman