Democracy Quote by Oswald Spengler

Through money, democracy becomes its own destroyer, after money has destroyed intellect.

— Oswald Spengler

“In a democracy the poor will have more power than the rich, because there are more of them, and the will of the majority…

— Aristotle

“Whether democracy or aristocracy is the better form of government constitutes a very difficult question. But, clearly, democracy inconveniences one person while aristocracy oppresses…

— Alexis de Tocqueville

“In a democracy the poor will have more power than the rich, because there are more of them, and the will of the majority…

— Cornel West

What is most important for democracy is not that great fortunes should not exist, but that great fortunes should not remain in the same…

— Alexis de Tocqueville

Money power cannot be separated from democratic power without miscarriage and ensuing frustration - political and economic. Democracy implies the sovereignty of man; and,…

— E.C. Riegel

“Democracy is the spawn of despotism. And like father, like son. Democracy is power and rule. It's not the will of the people, remember;…

— B.F. Skinner

Democracy is when the indigent, and not the men of property, are the rulers.

— Aristotle

“Nearly all rich an powerful people are not notably talented, educated, charming or good-looking. They become rich and powerful by wanting to be rich…

— Paul Arden

“I do not say that democracy has been more pernicious on the whole, and in the long run, than monarchy or aristocracy. Democracy has…

— John Adams

Wealth is a form of power in our society. With great power comes great responsibility. If you have too much wealth, ipso facto, you…

— Will Self

“Democracy, indeed, has a fair-appearing name . . . Monarchy . . . has an unpleasant sound, but is a most practical form of government to live under.…

— Adrian Goldsworthy