Democracy Quote by Norman Thomas Download Open image “He who would save liberty must put his trust in democracy.” — Norman Thomas ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.9 out of 5 (7 ratings) Copy quoteShare Democracy Freedom Inspirational Liberty Military Trust
He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from opposition; for if he violates this duty he establishes a… — Thomas Paine Copy Share Image
He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty, he establishes a… — Thomas Paine Copy Share Image
He therefore is the truest friend to the liberty of his country who tries most to promote its virtue, and who, so far as… — Samuel Adams Copy Share Image
Democracy comes naturally to him who is habituated normally to yield willing obedience to all laws, human or divine. — Mahatma Gandhi Copy Share Image
The genius of Republican liberty, seems to demand on one side, not only that all power should be derived from the people; but, that… — James Madison Copy Share Image
“The only maxim of a free government ought to be to trust no man living with power to endanger the public liberty.” — Charles Slack Copy Share Image
“To safeguard democracy the people must have a keen sense of independence, self-respect and their oneness, and should insist upon choosing as their representatives… — Mahatma Gandhi Copy Share Image
To safeguard democracy the people must have a keen sense of independence, self-respect, and their oneness. — Mahatma Gandhi Copy Share Image
“A politician who brings personal integrity into leadership helps us reclaim the popular trust that distinguishes true democracy from its cheap imitations.” — Parker J. Palmer Copy Share Image
By liberty I mean the assurance that every man shall be protected in doing what he believes to be his duty against the influences… — Lord Acton Copy Share Image
“The real reason for democracy is just the reverse. Mankind is so fallen that no man can be trusted with unchecked power over his… — C.S. Lewis Copy Share Image
Rebellion per se is not a virtue. If it were, we would have some heroes on very low levels. — Norman Thomas Copy Share Image
The difference between Democrats and Republicans is: Democrats have accepted some ideas of Socialism cheerfully, while Republicans have accepted them reluctantly — Norman Thomas Copy Share Image
The central law of all wholesome life is reciprocity, mutuality. ... But the group is valuable only as it permits personalities, not automatons, to emerge. — Norman Thomas Copy Share Image
Peace will never be entirely secure until men everywhere have learned to conquer poverty without sacrificing liberty or security. — Norman Thomas Copy Share Image
The struggle is confused; our knight wins by no clean thrust of lance or sword, but the dragon somehow poops out, and decent democracy… — Norman Thomas Copy Share Image
To us Americans much has been given; of us much is required. With all our faults and mistakes, it is our strength in support… — Norman Thomas Copy Share Image
You may use different sorts of sentences and illustrations before different sorts of audiences, but you don't -- if you are wise -- talk… — Norman Thomas Copy Share Image
The Socialist Party will no longer be running a candidate for president. The Democratic Party is leading this country to Socialism much faster than… — Norman Thomas Copy Share Image
I am not the champion of lost causes, but the champion of causes not yet won. — Norman Thomas Copy Share Image
The very existence of armaments and great armies psychologically accustoms us to accept the philosophy of militarism. They inevitably increase fear and hate in… — Norman Thomas 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
