Ksenia Sobchak Quotes

Each generation has to stand up for democracy. It can't take anything for granted and may have to fight fundamental battles anew.

Democracy is not what we hate the most and what we fear the most. We need to stand up.

I think there is a heritage which I'm proud of, which is a fight for democracy, a fight for social justice, a fight for freedom. My grandfather went to jail or exile six times in his life, fighting for his principles for democracy, or for his country. And my father twice.

I did become American citizen in order to vote. I lived in this country for a very long time and I finally reached the point where I thought, I'm often sticking my neck out on various issues as all human beings have a right to do.

Ever since I took to the streets when I was 17 to protest at great personal risk against the communist dictatorship, I have been a passionate democrat.

Shame! Shame on this House! A civilized society does not stifle opposition. It meets it.

I can think of nothing more American than to peacefully stand up or take a knee for your rights - anytime, anywhere, anyplace.

We will continue our protest with our course on free elections.

I have the deepest, deepest respect for these guys who are actually fighting for democracy in countries far away.

I welcome nonviolent protests as an exercise of our great democracy.

When I was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2018, I felt that this should go to all of the Hong Kong people who fight for democracy.

My grandfather wanted to remind us that freedom of expression is the fundamental ingredient for democracy, and all the rest is detail. It is the scaffolding around which every other freedom is based.

Gandhi protested against restrictive policies. So did 'Guru.'

Peaceful protest is a hallmark of our democracy. It has been in impetus for social change throughout our history.

I see it as my duty to take a stand for the Iraqi people, for democracy, freedom and reconciliation.

Hong Kong is not just a global financial center. It's also a place with a lot of teens and youth who love freedom, democracy, and human rights.

Democracy is a life, and involves continual struggle.

I believe in Democracy because it releases the energies of every human being.

I said, "Suppose communists come out against cancer, do we have to automatically come out for cancer?'" I can't take back that I'm against the poll tax, that I'm against lynching, that I'm for peace.

Millions like me in Russia want a free press, the rule of law, social justice, and free and fair elections. My new job is to fight for those people and to fight for these fundamental rights.

The anti-war movement should turn itself into a pro-democracy movement

The values that we share - freedom of speech, freedom of religious practice, freedom for civil society, free and fair elections, all the innovation that's been created through a market-based economy - those things are ultimately going to be the path for us to continue into a better future. I hope that, despite some of the challenges we have, that people appreciate that.

The people are fed up with corruption and embezzlement. They object to censorship. The first thing that the people of Iran want is free elections.

America must begin the struggle for democracy at home. The advocacy of free elections in Europe by American officials is hypocrisy when free elections are not held in great sections of America.

The freedom movement is built around the principle of democracy and universality of freedom.