Democracy, despite its limitations, is in the end the only way to ensure that policies do not simply benefit the privileged few.
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Democracy is the only civilized way to govern a country.
The principle of democracy is all about delegation of power by the vast majority of citizens through a few chosen representatives chosen on merit and competence.
Democracy, like any non-coercive relationship, rests on a shared understanding of limits.
Democracy is the only system that persists in asking the powers that be whether they are the powers that ought to be.
Democracy functions best when we have an active citizenry.
Democracy is an extraordinary adventure. It's difficult, full of daring and risk and danger. But it's the greatest gift we have.
Democracy rests upon two pillars: one, the principle that all men are equally entitled to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness; and the other, the conviction that such equal opportunity will most advance civilization.
Democracy is something that you must learn each generation. It has to be taught.
Democracy is a destiny of humanity which cannot be averted. It can be delayed but not defeated.
Democracy is a device that insures we shall be governed no better than we deserve.