Art Quote by Richard Serra

It does not seem that the contradiction which exists between the aristocratic function of art and the democratic structure of modern society can ever…

— Herbert Read

The art of manipulating public opinion, which is a necessary art for the democratic politician, and, like other arts, is sometimespractised with greater virtuosity…

— George Bernard Shaw

The position of the Americans is quite exceptional, and it may be believed that no democratic people will ever be placed in a similar…

— Alexis de Tocqueville

“Democracy is not a good by itself. It is completely dependent upon the nature of the people, both for its efficacy and for its…

— G.M. Mes

There are two things which a democratic people will always find very difficult - to begin a war and to end it.

— Alexis de Tocqueville

There is, indeed, a most dangerous passage in the history of a democratic people. When the taste for physical gratifications among them has grown…

— Alexis de Tocqueville

Ethics are a key issue, and they're a key issue on the Democratic side, and all people have to be held to high standards.

— Jeb Bradley

Among a democratic people, where there is no hereditary wealth, every man works to earn a living, or is born of parents who have…

— Alexis de Tocqueville

The past is democratic, because it is a people. The future is despotic, because it is a caprice. Every man is alone in his…

— Gilbert K. Chesterton

“The relationship between experts and citizens is not “democratic.” All people are not, and can never be, equally talented or intelligent. Democratic societies, however,…

— Thomas M. Nichols

The public, therefore, among a democratic people, has a singular power, which aristocratic nations cannot conceive; for it does not persuade others to its…

— Alexis de Tocqueville

“Passion feels very democratic. It is the people’s talent, available to all. It’s also mostly bullshit.”

— Scott Adams