Behind closed doors Quote by Lewis H. Lapham
“Dissent is what rescues democracy from a quiet death behind closed doors.”
About This Quote
Dissent acts as a safeguard, preventing democracy from silently collapsing behind closed doors.
In simple terms: Dissent protects democracy from quiet death.
Key Takeaway
Encourage healthy dissent.
Themes
politics
freedom
vigilance
Mood
determined
urgent
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- activism
- journalism
- government
- education
Key Concepts
civil discourse
checks and balances
Questions to Reflect On
- How can dissent be protected?
- What forms of dissent are most effective?
A Different Perspective
Dissent can be suppressed violently.
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![“[For American consumer society], the country's reserves of ignorance constitute a natural resource as precious as the Mississippi River or the long-lost herds of buffalo.” quote by Lewis H. Lapham](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/6b0/lewis-h-lapham-7190_buffalo_for-american-consumer-society-the-countr_157122.jpg)
