America Quote by Shirin Ebadi

democracy ... is not something that occurs overnight. It is not a gift delivered on a golden tray. Democracy is a long process of…

— Shirin Ebadi

Democracy is not something that happens, you know, just at election time, and it's not something that happens just with one event. It's an…

— Jim Hightower

Democracy is an extraordinary adventure. It's difficult, full of daring and risk and danger. But it's the greatest gift we have.

— Jon Voight

I think it's obvious that democracy is something that is contagious, and it always has been.

— Steve Earle

Democracy is not what we have. It is what we do.

— Frances Moore Lappé

Democracy is not something we have. It's something we do.

— Doris "Granny D" Haddock

Democracy don't rule the world, You'd better get that in your head; This world is ruled by violence, But I guess that's better left…

— Bob Dylan

Our democracy must be not only the envy of the world but the engine of our own renewal. There is nothing wrong with America…

— William J. Clinton

Democracy isn't a gift. It's a responsibility.

— Dalton Trumbo

The unconscious democracy of America is a very fine thing. It is a true and deep and instinctive assumption of the equality of citizens,…

— Gilbert K. Chesterton

We should never take democracy for granted. Democracy can emerge and develop, but it can also decay.

— Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj

Democracy is becoming collateral damage in a world where global risks have been ignored or exacerbated by those with the power to act.

— Sharan Burrow