If Despotism failed only for want of a capable benevolent despot, what chance has Democracy, which requires a whole population of capable voters.

Sooner will a camel pass through a needle's eye than a great man be 'discovered' by an election.

In a democracy, the well-being, individuality and happiness of every citizen is important for the overall prosperity, peace and happiness of the nation.

I do not deny the possibility that the people may err in an election; but if they do, the true cure is in the next election.

As I would not be a slave, so I would not be a master. This expresses my idea of democracy. Whatever differs from this, to the extent of the difference, is no democracy.

The spirit of democracy is not a mechanical thing to be adjusted by abolition of forms. It requires change of heart.