You can never have a revolution in order to establish a democracy. You must have a democracy in order to read more

You can never have a revolution in order to establish a democracy. You must have a democracy in order to have a revolution.

Democracy, I do not conceive that ever God did ordain as a fit government either for church or commonwealth. If read more

Democracy, I do not conceive that ever God did ordain as a fit government either for church or commonwealth. If the people be governors, who shall be governed?

... 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.".

Drawn to the dregs of a democracy.

Drawn to the dregs of a democracy.

Democracy is the government of the people, by the people, for the people.

Democracy is the government of the people, by the people, for the people.

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.'

In a democracy the poor will have more power than the rich, because there are more of them, and the read more

In a democracy the poor will have more power than the rich, because there are more of them, and the will of the majority is supreme.

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.

A perfect democracy is therefore the most shameless thing in the
world.

A perfect democracy is therefore the most shameless thing in the
world.