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)

Clipmarks: Famous Quotes from Albert Einstein

I don't know if you're a science nut, but I'm awed by Albert Einstein's genius. Now, I respect him even more as a person because of his all-too human side which I didn't see before. Try these quotes which I imported from Clipmarks.com, where I'm a registered member (if you're a blogger, why don't you become one yourself?):

clipped from www.ruhanirabin.com Famous Quotes from Albert Einstein We always have something to learn from this Talented Genius Albert Einstein . Here are some of his most famous quotes.  In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice, they are not. Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius (and a lot of courage) to move in the opposite direction. A table, a chair, a bowl of fruit and a violin - what else does a man need to be happy? Imagination is more important than knowledge. Before God we are all equally wise - and equally foolish. One does not make wars less likely by formulating rules of warfare. Gravitation is not responsible for people falling in love. I want to know God's thoughts; the rest are details. If the facts don't fit the theory, change the facts. The hardest thing in the world to understand is the income tax. Science is a wonderful thing if one does not have to earn one's living at it.