Democracy Quote by Ronald Reagan

We're approaching the end of a bloody century plagued by a terrible political invention, totalitarianism. Optimism comes less easily today, not because democracy is…

— Ronald Reagan

My optimism is not based primarily on the successful march of democracy in recent times but rather is based on the experience of having…

— Natan Sharansky

“The consistent optimism of our liberal culture has prevented modern democratic societies both from gauging the perils of freedom accurately and from appreciating democracy…

— Reinhold Niebuhr

Optimism is a political act. Those who benefit from the status quo are perfectly happy for us to think nothing is going to get…

— Alex Steffen

Ultimately, freedom and democracy are stronger than fear and tyranny.

— Gijs de Vries

The risk of a terrorist victory is greater when in fighting terror, democracy betrays its own essence.

— Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero

Optimism is a good characteristic, but if carried to an excess, it becomes foolishness. We are prone to speak of the resources of this…

— Theodore Roosevelt

Optimism is infectious, and opportunity irresistible. Progress follows progress. Someone, even government, just has to get it started.

— Gloria Macapagal Arroyo

There is an optimism which nobly anticipates the eventual triumph of great moral lows, and there is an optimism which cheerfully tolerates unworthiness.

— Agnes Repplier

Optimism is a strategy for making a better future. Because unless you believe that the future can be better, it’s unlikely you will step…

— Noam Chomsky

“Optimism is a deadly vice of gigantic proportions lodged into the human psyche by Satan. It is the enemy of reality. We see a…

— Tom Levine

Optimism is the one quality more associated with success and happiness than any other.

— Brian Tracy