Democracy Quote by Martha Nussbaum

“Democracy should always be viewed with a philosophical perspective rather than a political one, because after all democracy was born to a philosopher and…

— Aysha Taryam

“Success of democracy lies within the analytical thought of a common man.”

— M.H. Rakib

Democracy is the product of human thought and reasoning. It's true that philosophers and thinkers have always imagined a utopia in which everything is…

— Simin Behbahani

In this possibly terminal phase of human existence, democracy and freedom are more than just ideals to be valued - they may be essential…

— Noam Chomsky

“Democracies can't function if their citizens don't strive, at least some of the time, to inhabit a common space, a space where they can…

— Anonymous

“I’ve always been very concerned with democracy. If you can’t imagine you could be wrong, what’s the point of democracy? And if you can’t…

— Warren Berger

“These various remedies, eugenic, educational, ethical, populist and socialist, all assume that either the voters are inherently competent to direct the course of affairs…

— Walter Lippmann

As long as the differences and diversities of mankind exist, democracy must allow for compromise, for accommodation, and for the recognition of differences.

— Eugene McCarthy

Democracy rests upon two pillars: one, the principle that all men are equally entitled to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness; and the…

— Louis D. Brandeis

There are certain things in a man that have to be won, not forced; inspired, not compelled. Among these are many, I should say…

— Alfred Whitney Griswold

A vital democracy requires an informed electorate, civil discourse, and bold thinking.

— Jane O'Meara Sanders

Democracy is a life, and involves continual struggle.

— Robert M. La Follette, Sr