Democracy Quotes

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.