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Democracy means not 'I am as good as you are,' but 'You are as
good as I am.'
Democracy means not 'I am as good as you are,' but 'You are as
good as I am.'
Thus our democracy was from an early period the most
aristocratic, and our aristocracy the most democratic.
Thus our democracy was from an early period the most
aristocratic, and our aristocracy the most democratic.
In a democracy, the individual enjoys not only the ultimate power but carries the ultimate responsibility.
In a democracy, the individual enjoys not only the ultimate power but carries the ultimate responsibility.
... government that "substitutes election by the incompetent many for appointment by the corrupt few.".
... government that "substitutes election by the incompetent many for appointment by the corrupt few.".
Man's capacity for justice makes democracy possible, but man's inclination to injustice makes democracy necessary.
Man's capacity for justice makes democracy possible, but man's inclination to injustice makes democracy necessary.
Democracy... while it lasts is more bloody than either [aristocracy or monarchy]. Remember, democracy never lasts long. It soon wastes, read more
Democracy... while it lasts is more bloody than either [aristocracy or monarchy]. Remember, democracy never lasts long. It soon wastes, exhausts, and murders itself. There is never a democracy that did not commit suicide.
God has endowed man with inalienable rights, among which are
self-government, reason, and conscience. Man is properly
self-governed read more
God has endowed man with inalienable rights, among which are
self-government, reason, and conscience. Man is properly
self-governed only when he is guided rightly and governed by his
Maker, divine Truth and Love.
Democracy is good. I say this because other systems are worse.
Democracy is good. I say this because other systems are worse.
In free countries, every man is entitled to express his opinions and every other man is entitled not to listen.
In free countries, every man is entitled to express his opinions and every other man is entitled not to listen.
