Beauty Quote by Pierre Trudeau
“This is the beauty of the democratic process: it permits that subjective view of justice - which everyone holds - permits that subjective way to express itself peacefully through discussion, through reason and through the voting process.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Canadian Parliament, 1970
Democracy allows diverse personal concepts of justice to be expressed peacefully through dialogue and voting.
In simple terms: Democracy lets varied views of justice be voiced peacefully.
Key Takeaway
Engage respectfully in democratic processes.
Themes
democracy
justice
dialogue
participation
Mood
thoughtful
optimistic
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- elections
- public debates
- community meetings
- policy making
Key Concepts
pluralism
civil discourse
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we protect minority voices in voting?
- What mechanisms ensure fair dialogue?
A Different Perspective
Majority rule can suppress minority perspectives.
