25 result(s) for Democracy And Citizen Participation Quotes.
"Democracy is the government of the people, by the people, for the people."
"Nobody will ever deprive the American people of the right to vote except the American people themselves and the only way they could do this is by not voting."
"The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter."
"The ignorance of one voter in a democracy impairs the security of all."
"Democracy cannot succeed unless those who express their choice are prepared to choose wisely. The real safeguard of democracy, therefore, is education."
"Democracy dies in darkness."
"If we are to achieve a richer culture, rich in contrasting values, we must recognize the whole gamut of human potentialities, and so weave a less arbitrary social fabric, one in which each diverse human gift will find a fitting place."
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"The ballot is stronger than the bullet."
"Democracy is based upon the conviction that there are extraordinary possibilities in ordinary people."
"The future of democracy is in the hands of today’s students."
"A nation is not conquered until the hearts of its women are on the ground."
"We must never forget that all we have done in this country has been accomplished through the eager, steadfast activity of individuals."
"Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty."
"The people are the only sure reliance for the preservation of our liberty."
"Active participation in public life is the cornerstone of democracy."
"It isn’t enough to talk about peace. One must believe in it. And it isn’t enough to believe in it. One must work at it."
"Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn’t mean politics won’t take an interest in you."
"Democracy is not merely a form of government. It is primarily a mode of associated living, of conjoint communicated experience."
"Our form of democracy is bribery, on the folk level."
"Democracy is a process, not a static condition. It is becoming, rather than being."
"You may not be interested in war, but war is interested in you."
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"The most effective way to do it, is to do it."
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."
"Every generation needs a new revolution."
"Bad officials are elected by good citizens who do not vote."
