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H. L. Mencken

"Democracy is the art and science of running the circus from the monkey cage."

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"Passive fatalism can never be the role of a revolutionary party, like the Social Democracy."

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"Democracy is probably the only discovery by mankind which mostly brought it only happiness."

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"Democracy is government by the people, for the people. Without the responsibility of the people, and without the involvement of the people - all you have left is GOVERNMENT."

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"Change represents the real spirit of democracy and the real America."

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"Democracy in China is like Viagra; no such thing as free elections."

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"The measure of man's ability to extend the sphere of social possibility can only start with the values of democracy."

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"The ballot is stronger than the bullet."

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"Our nations (India and USA) may have been shaped by differing histories, cultures, and faiths. Yet, our belief in democracy for our nations and liberty for our countrymen is common. The idea that all citizens are created equal is a central pillar of the American constitution. Our founding fathers too shared the same belief and sought individual liberty for every citizen of India."

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"What should be targeted is a concept of organic, and not just mechanic, democracy that preserves the rule of law, separation of powers, and that is participatory and pluralistic."

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"I believe that it is better to tell the truth than a lie. I believe it is better to be free than to be a slave. And I believe it is better to know than to be ignorant."
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"In this world of sin and sorrow there is always something to be thankful for; as for me, I rejoice that I am not a Republican."
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