Any Quote by Michael Leunig

Democracy is difficult and demanding. So is history. It can crack your voice; it can stir your soul; it can break your heart.

— Jill Lepore

Democracy is a process, not a static condition. It is becoming, rather than being. It can be easily lost, but is never finally won.

— William H. Hastie

Democracy used to be a good thing, but now it has gotten into the wrong hands.

— Jesse Helms

But democracy isn't a state of perfection. It has to be improved, and that means constant vigilance.

— Antonio Tabucchi

If democracy is such a good thing, let's have more of it.

— Dick Gregory

democracy ... is not something that occurs overnight. It is not a gift delivered on a golden tray. Democracy is a long process of…

— Shirin Ebadi

Democracy is an extraordinary adventure. It's difficult, full of daring and risk and danger. But it's the greatest gift we have.

— Jon Voight

I think it's obvious that democracy is something that is contagious, and it always has been.

— Steve Earle

Democracy is morose, and runs to anarchy.

— Ralph Waldo Emerson

Democracy is still a radical idea in a world where we often confuse images with realities, words with actions.

— Hillary Clinton

Democracy is always frustrating.

— Reid Hoffman

Democracy is better than tyranny.

— Periander