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- Nov 07, 2020
Democracy Quotes
On civic duty, accountability, and defending democratic ideals.
These quotes treat democracy as something requiring active maintenance, from elections as the basic tool for keeping leaders answerable to broader concern about democratic accountability eroding over time. Explore Democratic quotes for related ideas.
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- Life
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- Nov 07, 2020
The struggle for democracy and human rights in Burma is a struggle for life and dignity. It is a struggle that encompasses our political, social and economic aspirations.
- Keep
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- Nov 07, 2020
Democracy is when the people keep a government in check.
- Country
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- Nov 07, 2020
One person alone can't do anything as important as bringing genuine democracy to a country.
- Not Perfect
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- Nov 07, 2020
I've always tried to explain democracy is not perfect. But it gives you a chance to shape your own destiny.
- Community
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- Nov 07, 2020
I've always said that the more coordinated the efforts of the international community are, the better it will be for democracy in Burma.
- Burma
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- Nov 07, 2020
I'm not the only one working for democracy in Burma - there are so many people who have worked for it because they believe that this is the only way we can maintain the dignity of our people.
- Opportunity
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- Nov 07, 2020
Sometimes I think that a parody of democracy could be more dangerous than a blatant dictatorship, because that gives people an opportunity to avoid doing anything about it.
- Power
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- Nov 07, 2020
This power of democracy is a matter of pride for our country, something which we must always cherish, preserve and further strengthen.
- Nation
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- Nov 07, 2020
Indian democracy's greatest strength is that we have always put the nation above politics.
- Life
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- Nov 07, 2020
My life had been defined by the apartheid years. Now we were going into an era of democracy... and I believed that I didn't really have a function as a useful artist in that anymore.
- People
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- Nov 07, 2020
We must remember that democracy works when given time to develop, mature and deliver. People must have access to information for informed debate. Government institutions must treat citizens fairly, and with dignity, while responding to their needs.
- Law
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- Nov 07, 2020
Democracy must be built through open societies that share information. When there is information, there is enlightenment. When there is debate, there are solutions. When there is no sharing of power, no rule of law, no accountability, there is abuse, corruption, subjugation and indignation.
- Life
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- Nov 07, 2020
Democracy is a revelation, but it's complicated. There are elections to hold, politics to create, rights to assert, grievances to settle and institutions to build. To many, it's exhilarating. For others, it can be disappointing when it turns out that democracy doesn't immediately make life better.
- Fragrance
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- Nov 07, 2020
Political disagreements have the colour and fragrance that normally is seen and felt in a political bouquet, while remaining united on one issue that democracy is the future of Pakistan.
- Daily
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- Nov 07, 2020
Not all political actors share our vision of fighting terrorism, lessening tensions in the region and focusing on building the economy. It is natural that they would challenge the government, but we have fought every challenge effectively. The daily ups and down of democracy should not be interpreted as lack of stability.
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- Nov 07, 2020