In a democracy the poor will have more power than the rich, because there are more of them, and the will of the majority is supreme.

If liberty and equality, as is thought by some, are chiefly to be found in democracy, they will be best attained when all persons alike share in government to the utmost.

Democracy is when the indigent, and not the men of property, are the rulers.

Democracy arises out of the notion that those who are equal in any respect are equal in all respects; because men are equally free, they claim to be absolutely equal.

Nothing can be more abhorrent to democracy than to imprison a person or keep him in prison because he is unpopular. This is really the test of civilization. 

It has been said that democracy is the worst form of government except all the others that have been tried.

The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter. 

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

Democracy is not merely a form of government. It is primarily a mode of associated living, of conjoint communicated experience. It is essentially an attitude of respect and reverence towards fellow men.

Political democracy cannot last unless there lies at the base of it social democracy. What does social democracy mean? It means a way of life which recognizes liberty, equality and fraternity as the principles of life.

Our public life withers when only the most extreme voices get attention. Most of all, democracy breaks down when the average person feels their voice doesn't matter; that the system is rigged in favor of the rich or the powerful or some narrow interest.

Some of the generals are saying, 'We're making progress. We are clearing an area.' But you really don't defeat the Taliban by clearing an area. They move.

Dictators are bound to usurp democracy at the very first opportunity. 

Dictators are the most insecure people on earth.

If you are being trolled, you are sticking out your neck for some good cause.

You don’t need a troll army to silence a lie.

People in democratic nations seem adopt a laidback attitude after voting.

Complacence among the masses may lead to subjugation bythe leaders.

No force on earth can dislodge democracy and rule forever.

There are two kinds of laws people are eternally scared of—in-laws and outlaws!

Don't interfere with anything in the Constitution. That must be maintained, for it is the only safeguard of our liberties.

The best way to get a bad law repeal is to enforce it strictly.

As I would not be a slave, so I would not be a master. This expresses my idea of democracy.