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    To one that advised him to set up a democracy in Sparta, "Pray,"
    said Lycurgus, "do you first set a democracy in your own house."

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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.

by Reinhold Niebuhr Found in: Democracy Quotes,
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Democracy does not guarantee equality of conditions--it only
guarantees equality of opportunity.

Democracy does not guarantee equality of conditions--it only
guarantees equality of opportunity.

by John Dryden Found in: Democracy Quotes,
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The best argument against democracy is a five minute conversation with the average voter.

The best argument against democracy is a five minute conversation with the average voter.

by Winston Churchill Found in: Democracy Quotes,
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Democracy ... is a system of self-determination. It's the right to make the wrong choice.

Democracy ... is a system of self-determination. It's the right to make the wrong choice.

by John Patrick Found in: Democracy Quotes,
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Democracy is only a dream: it should be put in the same category as Arcadia, Santa Claus, and Heaven.

Democracy is only a dream: it should be put in the same category as Arcadia, Santa Claus, and Heaven.

by H. L. Mencken Found in: Democracy Quotes,
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Too many people expect wonders from democracy, when the most wonderful thing of all is just having it.

Too many people expect wonders from democracy, when the most wonderful thing of all is just having it.

by Walter Winchell Found in: Democracy Quotes,
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Democracy is the form of government that gives every man the right to be his own oppressor.

Democracy is the form of government that gives every man the right to be his own oppressor.

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And wrinkles, the d--d democrats, won't flatter.

And wrinkles, the d--d democrats, won't flatter.

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The Democrats seem to be basically nicer people, but they have demonstrated time and again that they have the management read more

The Democrats seem to be basically nicer people, but they have demonstrated time and again that they have the management skills of celery.

by Dave Barry Found in: Democracy Quotes,
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