A democracy which makes or even effectively prepares for modern, scientific war must necessarily cease to be democratic. No country can be really well prepared for modern war unless it is governed by a tyrant, at the head of a highly trained and perfectly obedient bureaucracy. Aldous Huxley English Novelist More Aldous Huxley Quotes 3
People live with the illusion that we have a democratic system, but it's only the outward form of one. In reality we live in a plutocracy, a government of the rich. Jose Saramago Portuguese Writer More Jose Saramago Quotes 1
I believe that the will of the people is resolved by a strong leadership. Even in a democratic society, events depend on a strong leadership with a strong power of persuasion, and not on the opinion of the masses. Yitzhak Shamir Israeli Statesman More Yitzhak Shamir Quotes 1
Derision, cynicism, prejudice, stereotyping and hunger for stories of failure than of success will be the undoing of democratic progress on the continent. Benjamin Mkapa More Benjamin Mkapa Quotes 1
Democratic principles are the result of equality of condition. Mercy Otis Warren American Playwright More Mercy Otis Warren Quotes 1
The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society. Edward Bernays Austrian Celebrity More Edward Bernays Quotes 1
One of the democratic values that we hold dear is the right of people to peacefully assemble and express their views. Jeanie Mamo More Jeanie Mamo Quotes 1
I stand for simple justice, equal opportunity and human rights. The indispensable elements in a democratic society - and well worth fighting for. Helen Suzman South African Politician More Helen Suzman Quotes 1
They ran a Republican campaign in a Democratic state, and they saw that yesterday in the results. Allan Hoffenblum More Allan Hoffenblum Quotes 1
Radical changes in world politics leave America with a heightened responsibility to be, for the world, an example of a genuinely free, democratic, just and humane society. Pope John Paul II Polish Clergyman More Pope John Paul II Quotes 1
Democratic priorities remain clear: to provide a tax cut for working families, to promote policies that produce jobs and economic growth, and to assist millions of our fellow Americans who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own. Nancy Pelosi American Politician More Nancy Pelosi Quotes 0
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was indeed a vital instrument of democracy, ensuring the integrity and reliability of a democratic process that we as a Country hold so dear. Charles Rangel American Politician More Charles Rangel Quotes 0
A free economy is as essential to society as democratic political institutions. A strong market-based economy is the fertile ground for democratic freedoms that we think are important. Lee R. Raymond American Businessman More Lee R. Raymond Quotes 0
It does not seem that the contradiction which exists between the aristocratic function of art and the democratic structure of modern society can ever be resolved. Herbert Read English Poet More Herbert Read Quotes 0
I've never been able to understand why a Republican contributor is a 'fat cat' and a Democratic contributor of the same amount of money is a 'public-spirited philanthropist'. Ronald Reagan American President More Ronald Reagan Quotes 0
Everything is completely democratic in this band so far and that is the way that we would like to keep it. Adam Rich American Actor More Adam Rich Quotes 0
The President, in talking about freedom and democracy, is sparking a wave of very positive democratic sentiment that might help us override both Islamic fundamentalism that has formed in that region, and also some of the hatred for our policies of invading Iraq. Bill Richardson American Politician More Bill Richardson Quotes 0
My most important task must be an attempt to bring the monster under democratic direction and control. Elliot Richardson American Lawyer More Elliot Richardson Quotes 0
Our country, like every modern state, needs profound democratic reforms. It needs political and ideological pluralism, a mixed economy and protection of human rights and the opening up of society. Andrei Sakharov Russian Physicist More Andrei Sakharov Quotes 0
The merit of a democratic regime rests on one's continual willingness to exchange views, and to compete on the basis of individual merit and capacities. Jose Eduardo Dos Santos Statesman More Jose Eduardo Dos Santos Quotes 0
The choice is not between war and appeasement. There is a third option, which is democratic change by Iranian people themselves. Ali Safavi More Ali Safavi Quotes 0
Democrats remain committed to issues important to the African-American community, which is why the 2004 Democratic candidates held two debates centered around African-American issues, while I believe the RNC has yet to hold one. Amaya Smith More Amaya Smith Quotes 0
It was an anti-democratic, illiberal appearance, and if I might add, it was highly offensive. Andrea Pininfarina More Andrea Pininfarina Quotes 0
The Democratic Party silence on Iraq is another moment of a voice lost. Faced with votes in favor of the war, the silence is deafening in Washington and the frustration is growing larger among voters. It's time for us to ask the question: What is the exit strategy? Andy Stern More Andy Stern Quotes 0
Leader Bauer heads the Indiana House Democratic Caucus, and has a lengthy commitment and experience to Hoosier public service and citizens across the state. Anna Karen Pennington More Anna Karen Pennington Quotes 0