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Democracy is the only system that persists in asking the powers that be whether they are the powers that ought read more
Democracy is the only system that persists in asking the powers that be whether they are the powers that ought to be.
For poets (bear the word)
Half-poets even, are still whole democrats.
For poets (bear the word)
Half-poets even, are still whole democrats.
And wrinkles, the d--d democrats, won't flatter.
And wrinkles, the d--d democrats, won't flatter.
Of democracy, only the shoemaker can make
the shoe. Only the wearer can
tell if it fits.
Of democracy, only the shoemaker can make
the shoe. Only the wearer can
tell if it fits.
Thunder on! Stride on! Democracy. Strike with vengeful
strokes.
Thunder on! Stride on! Democracy. Strike with vengeful
strokes.
Apparently, a democracy is a place where numerous elections are
held at great cost without issues and with interchangeable read more
Apparently, a democracy is a place where numerous elections are
held at great cost without issues and with interchangeable
candidates.
Drawn to the dregs of a democracy.
Drawn to the dregs of a democracy.
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.
To one that advised him to set up a democracy in Sparta, "Pray,"
said Lycurgus, "do you first set read more
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."