Democracy Quotes Quotes

“Fascism is eliminationism.

"Make America great again" means "Eliminate all Democrats.”
― Oliver Markus Malloy, Atheist Guide: Atheism in a Nutshell

“We call politicians representatives in the spirit of democracy, yet many of us also refer to them as leaders, suggesting that we, the people, are expected to be led.”
― Christian Monö, Why We Follow: Natural Followership in a World Obsessed with Leadership

“What is hateful is not rebellion but the despotism which induces rebellion; what is hateful are not rebels but men, who, having the enjoyment of power, do not discharge the duties of power; they are men who, having the power to redress wrongs, refuse to listen to the petitioners that are sent to them; they are the men who, when they are asked for a loaf, give a stone.”
― Wilfred Laurier, Speech Delivered by Rt. Hon. Sir Wilfrid Laurier P. C., G. C. M. G., M. P., on the Occasion of a Banquet Tendered by the Montreal Reform Club at the ... Wednesday, May 29, 1912

“Do not seek permission from anyone to fly. Your wings are your own, and the sky is free for all.”
― Eduvie Donald

“The Queen Anne's Revenge was not just a ship; it was a vessel for their dreams of freedom, their defiance of a world that sought to grind them into dust. She carried not just a crew of outlaws, but a declaration of independence against the tyranny of the age.”
― Chris Harvey

“Democracy doesn’t give everything, but it grants the freedom to be yourself and pursue what you need.”
― Bhuwan Thapaliya

“Fear of polygamy is the beginning of poverty.”
― Mwanandeke Kindembo

“To truly uphold democracy is an act of humility. Democracy is the choice to accept that one’s most cherished beliefs and foundational principles may not win the day. It is a willing abnegation where we bequeath power to those we may view as wrongheaded, unfit, or abominable. It is the paradox of holding true to ourselves, even as we accept when the vote goes against us and the desires of others prevail.”
― alexander freed, The Mask of Fear

“The construction of a community around true democracy requires, in its tabernacle, only one thing… Awareness.”
― Raydrich Rocha, Consciência: Delírios e Galopes

“We must be clear: the rule of law, the dignity of persons, and the ethic of respect are not optional in a democracy. Protest, yes. Accountability, yes. But cruelty, never.”
― Diane Kalen-Sukra, Save Your City: How Toxic Culture Kills Community & What to Do About It

“Revel in the beauty of war. Fill yourselves with adrenaline and euphoria and be drunk from victory and forget that a gang of psychos want to pull the democracy you live in from beneath your feet.”
― Omer Toledano

“When you sacrifice logic at the altar of mysticism, your journey is bound to be brief.”
― Eduvie Donald

“True democracy speaks; it does not shout. It listens to reason, not the roar of populism.”
― Bhuwan Thapaliya

“Democracy, once the voice of the people, has become a demo of craziness, not freedom. It echoes with noise, not wisdom — a chorus of chaos drowning out reason.”
― Bhuwan Thapaliya

“Democracy was NEVER inherited. It was borrowed - from the past, the present, and the future. But now, the world is in default.”
― Syllabus Onajobi, The Last Year of Democracy: How Democracy Fails, Betrays the People, and the Constitution Crumbles—and How Citizens Can Resist Authoritarianism, ... Polarization

“Democracy was never inherited. Every generation will have to decide whether to choose or lose it.”
― Syllabus Onajobi, The Last Year of Democracy: How Democracy Fails, Betrays the People, and the Constitution Crumbles—and How Citizens Can Resist Authoritarianism, ... Political Polarization

“Don’t cry wolf when your world falls apart, especially if you let someone who only pretends to care manipulate you into attacking the very person they’re too afraid to face themselves.”
― Eduvie Donald

“Democracy is a government of the devil, by his demons, and for his gatekeepers.”
― Eduvie Donald

“No matter how much a man may owe others, he will never allow his creditors to dictate how he governs his household.”
― Eduvie Donald

“The most rewarding aspect of sanctions is that they foster self-reliance and uphold genuine independence from external influence.”
― Eduvie Donald

“I stand with Newsom against Trump! Do you?

It's time to stand up for democracy, or we become victims of tyranny.”
― Oliver Markus Malloy, Atheist Guide: Atheism in a Nutshell

“Christianity is explicitly anti-democratic. God is a dictator. Either you do what he says, or you burn.”
― Oliver Markus Malloy, Atheist Guide: Atheism in a Nutshell

“In Kenya, the opposition dies mysteriously.
In Tanzania, they get detained.
In Uganda, they just skip straight to dictatorship mode.
And somehow, all this happens right before elections.
Africa really loves its “democracy rehearsals.”
― Don Santo, Global Don: The Gospel of the Street Prophet

“The very people who champion democracy often betray its principles, breaking laws when outcomes don't serve their interests.”
― Eduvie Donald

“The masses confuse freedom with resistance, because it is the only time they feel alive.”
― Mwanandeke Kindembo

“Democracy, when unchecked, often slips into anarchy—freedom without discipline, a blindness disguised as liberty.”
― Mwanandeke Kindembo

“Where there is a constitution, there is always the politics of negotiated or compromised power.”
― Mwanandeke Kindembo

“Even the Greeks—the so called champions of democracy—voted without ever allowing a single woman into the process.”
― Mwanandeke Kindembo

“A true conqueror carries no regrets.”
― Mwanandeke Kindembo

“The moment you choose to broaden your sources of information, you’ll begin to see how you’ve been misled, deceived, and continue to be manipulated by the very political systems that present themselves as your allies.”
― Eduvie Donald