Quotes on Democracy

These quotes were taken from the book entitled "The Quotable Politician":

"I don't know exactly what democracy is. But we need more of it." -Anonymous Chinese Student, during protests in Tianamen Square, Beijing (1989)

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"The most radical revolutionary will become a conservative the day after the revolution." -Hannah Arendi, Political Scientist and Philosopher (1906-1975)

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"The most perfect political community is one in which the middle class is in control, and outnumbers both the other classes." -Aristotle, Greek Philosopher (384-322), "Politics"

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"Vote for the man who promises least; he'll be the least disappointing." -Bernard Baruch, Presidential Advisor and Financier (1870-1965)

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"To retain respect for sausages and laws, one must not watch them in the making." -Otto Von Bismarck, Chancellor of Germany (1815-1898)

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"Democracy is being allowed to vote for the candidate you dislike least." -Robert Byrne, American Writer (1933- )

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"Man is the only animal that laughs and has a state legislature." -Samuel Butler, American Writer (1835-1902)

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The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter." -Sir Winston Churchill, British Statesman, Prime Minister, and Author (1874-1965)

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