Quotes About Democracy

Many of the contradictions in Postmodern art come from the fact that we're trying to be artists in a democratic society. This is because in a democracy, the ideal is compromise. In art, it isn't.

My father offered his life so our democracy could live. My mother devoted her life to nurturing that democracy. I will dedicate my life to making our democracy reach its fullest potential: that of ensuring equality for all. My family has sacrificed much, and I am willing to do this again if necessary.

I don't want the United States to be Athens on the Potomac.

The power of the people and the power of reason are one.

Leave no authority existing not responsible to the people.

The right of election is the very essence of the constitution.

I just accept that, if my party and my compatriots wish that I be removed from office, they must exercise that right and do so in the manner prescribed in the Constitution.

The BJP has been trampling over democratic and constitutional principles since it came to power at the Centre in 2014.

There are servers, and there are people that are served. There's something contradictory about that in a democracy, certainly.

I'm an actor. I love acting and being able to use my love, my passion, to also contribute to making this a better society, a better democracy, and a better country.

We expect elections to have contribution limits, and we expect to follow them.

The vote controls everything that you do.

There's something wrong in a nation where six million black men are not allowed to vote because they were convicted of felonies. They've paid their dues to society, but yet their right to vote is not reinstated.

I am more convinced than ever that a lively two party system is essential to our democracy.

I was never convinced that war was the best system to bring democracy to the country.

I'm convinced democracy will grow from the ground up, from the community.

The right to vote is the cornerstone of our democracy.

The Trump administration always says it wants to correct Obama's mistakes. It should add his mishandling of Arab democracy to its list.

Political corruption is eating our democracy out from the inside. Most Americans know that. But democratic and economic health can't be easily disentangled.

I was someone who thought my vote didn't count.

If people want to take the time to vote, they should be able to, and their vote should be counted.

People don't wake up to go to vote and then have their ballot not counted.

Europe is a collection of free countries.

Here's what I know for sure: every single vote counts. That's not just a saying.