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Two cheers for Democracy; one because it admits variety, and two because it permits criticism.

I always say the strength of democracy lies in criticism. If there is no criticism, that means there is no democracy. And if you want to grow, you must invite criticism. And I want to grow; I want to invite criticism.

In a democratic society, we politicians have to accept criticism, especially when it is founded.

The nature of a democracy consists to an important degree in the right of the people to criticize problems and mistakes.

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

The thing about democracy, beloveds, is that it is not neat, orderly, or quiet. It requires a certain relish for confusion.

Democracy makes us articulate our views, defend them, and refine them.

Democracy... is a charming form of government, full of variety and disorder; and dispensing a sort of equality to equals and unequals alike.

One could always do more, faster and cleverer, but democracy has its own rhythm.