Countries Quote by Richard Holbrooke
“We should not be surprised that democracy is imperfect even in Western countries.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Address on Governance, Richard Holbrooke, 2015
Acknowledges that democracy has flaws everywhere, even in established Western nations, urging realistic expectations.
In simple terms: Democracy isn’t perfect, even in the West.
Accept imperfection, work for improvement.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- voting processes
- civic education
- legislative debates
- international comparisons
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What reforms can address these imperfections?
Does acknowledging imperfection risk complacency?