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When we say 'democracy' we have to mean what we say.

Democracy is when the indigent, and not the men of property, are the rulers.

Democracy is about non-arbitrary decisions. Democracy is about spreading decisions; it is not about destroying processes.

Democracy literally means the power of people. Democracy is not about politics, it is about the people.

Democracy involves that old-fashioned thing called working it out.

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

Democracy is a destiny of humanity which cannot be averted. It can be delayed but not defeated.

Democracy is just a reflection of our morals and the things that we believe.

Democracy, obviously, is something we don't want to give up, but it does create chaos. It means the guy next door can do what he wants, and it creates a collision of thinking. In cities, that means people build whatever they want.

Democracy is an imperfect way of steering between the violence of anarchy and the violence of tyranny, with the least violence you can get away with.