Democracy Quote by Terry Pratchett

“I like the idea of democracy. You have to have someone everyone distrusts," said Brutha. "That way, everyone's happy.”

— Terry Pratchett

I've always tried to explain democracy is not perfect. But it gives you a chance to shape your own destiny.

— Aung San Suu Kyi

Democracy is like a tambourine, not everyone can be trusted with it.

— John Oliver

To safeguard democracy the people must have a keen sense of independence, self-respect, and their oneness.

— Mahatma Gandhi

If democracy is such a good thing, let's have more of it.

— Dick Gregory

Democracy may not be perfect, but at least I don't have to build a wall to keep my people in.

— John F. Kennedy

Of course democracy is good, but it is a process, not a prescription.

— Queen Rania of Jordan

What good is democracy if you can't get what you want?

— Drew Carey

I grew up in a dictatorship, so I really appreciate democracy. I think democracy isn't just a random thing that's around - a democratic…

— Paul van Dyk

Democracy is good. I say this because other systems are worse.

— Jawaharlal Nehru

Democracy -- rule by the people -- sounds like a fine thing; we should try it sometime in America.

— Edward Abbey

Our democracy if self-cleansing. If you don't like it, be a candidate, or support a candidate.

— Dick Gephardt