Democracy Quotes

According to our ancient faith, the just powers of government are derived from the consent of the governed.

To give victory to the right, not bloody bullets, but peaceful ballots only, are necessary.

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.

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.

Why should there not be a patient confidence in the ultimate justice of the people? Is there any better or equal hope, in the world?

The ballot is stronger than the bullet.

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

The government, whether state or central, is elected. That means we have a responsibility to elect the right kind of leaders.

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

Many challenges need to be responded to: the emergence of multiparty coalitions as a regular form of government that need to rapidly evolve as a stable, two-party system.

The strength of the Constitution, lies in the will of the people to defend it.

Democracy is the road to socialism.