Democracy Quote by Terry Pratchett

“Sometimes it seems that everybody in the world is in favor of democracy, just as long as it gives them the result they want.”

— Jack Lessenberry

I like the idea of democracy. You have to have someone everyone distrusts.

— Terry Pratchett

“The real reason for democracy is just the reverse. Mankind is so fallen that no man can be trusted with unchecked power over his…

— C.S. Lewis

“Democracy is not just a system, it is an idea that we all have value.”

— Amit Kalantri

“Democracy is like a tamborine - not everyone can be trusted with it.”

— John Oliver

“Those who champion democracy, but make a fetish of never accepting anything they don't agree with -- what advantage do they see in democracy?”

— William Edgar Stafford

“Democracy is like a great play. It lasts more than one act. You must be patient,”

— Michael Dobbs

“I’ve always been very concerned with democracy. If you can’t imagine you could be wrong, what’s the point of democracy? And if you can’t…

— Warren Berger

“Democracy is a most accommodating and charming form of government, full of variety and diversity,”

— William De Witt Hyde

“The good thing about democracy is that every vote counts. The problem with democracy is that every vote counts.”

— Charbel Tadros

“Keep in mind that democracy merely gives power to the people; it does not ensure that power will be used wisely or humanely.”

— Rodney Stark

“Voting isn’t the most we can do, but it is the least. To have a democracy, you have to want one. Still,”

— Gloria Steinem