But democracy isn't a state of perfection. It has to be improved, and that means constant vigilance.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Of course democracy is good, but it is a process, not a prescription.
Democracy is a destiny of humanity which cannot be averted. It can be delayed but not defeated.
We're not perfect, but we do have democracy.
Remember, democracy never lasts long. It soon wastes, exhausts, and murders itself. There never was a democracy yet that did not commit suicide.
Democracy is an extraordinary adventure. It's difficult, full of daring and risk and danger. But it's the greatest gift we have.
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.
I think it's obvious that democracy is something that is contagious, and it always has been.
I've always tried to explain democracy is not perfect. But it gives you a chance to shape your own destiny.
Democracy is a device that insures we shall be governed no better than we deserve.
All the ills of democracy can be cured by more democracy.