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"I sow; my successor reaps. This is the majesty of democracy."
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"So I think one can say on empirical grounds - not because of some philosophical principle - that you can't have democracy unless you have a market economy."
"Democracy is only a dream: it should be put in the same category as Arcadia, Santa Claus, and Heaven."
"Democracy is also a form of worship. It is the worship of Jackals by Jackasses."
"You can't put democracy and freedom back into a box."
"I never said all Democrats were saloonkeepers. What I said was that all saloonkeepers are Democrats."
"A marvel that has nothing to offer, democracy is at once a nation's paradise and its tomb."
"Democracy is not something you put away for ten years, and then in the 11th year you wake up and start practicing again. We have to begin to learn to rule ourselves again."
"Sometimes it is said that man cannot be trusted with the government of himself. Can he, then be trusted with the government of others? Or have we found angels in the form of kings to govern him? Let history answer this question."
"I tell you, in my opinion, the cornerstone of democracy is free press - that's the cornerstone."
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"I want ordinary people to enjoy a decent standard of living, with ever increasing security, comfort and joy."
"It is simply the truth that the political system that I am part of has degenerated to the point that it needs fundamental change."
"We have the hardest working people in the world, the most adaptable and the most congenial to employ."
"In the time one is given, the steward must make the most of the talents one is given by the Lord."
"I want justice to be so pervasive that it will be taken for granted, just as injustice is taken for granted today."
"Now I ask you to make your sacrifice. Take a gamble. I took the plunge and I'm glad of it."
"The power of one, if fearless and focused, is formidable, but the power of many working together is better."
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