Friedrich Schiller Quotes

Power is action; the electoral principle is discussion. No political action is possible when discussion is permanently established.

Even if we accept, as the basic tenet of true democracy, that one moron is equal to one genius, is it necessary to go a further step and hold that two morons are better than one genius?

The conception of political equality can mean only one thing—one person–one vote.

I'm the one who initiated the democratic process.

A full and fair discussion is essential to democracy.

This country has always been run by elite, and it's an elitist democracy. And that's not a radical concept. It's elitist democracy. When people talk about democracy, they don't talk - really talk about participatory democracy, until the point that we get us at Election Day.

Democratic processes require time.

Under universal suffrage the elected are those who know best how to take in the masses. The minority, which may happen to be the half minus one, is sacrificed.

In a multi-party democracy, many issues which you want - or do not want - will be raised. It is for us to make it relevant or not so relevant with our answers.

Everybody has their manifesto; let them talk their language, come to the people, and the people will decide. In a democracy, no party or candidate wins or loses. If you, the people, chose a wrong man, you lose; if you chose the right one, you win.

Let the people decide whom to vote for, who has more authority. And only people, only our citizens, are able to place the final emphasis, voting for this or that person or political force, or rejecting it. That's democracy.

Decision making in a democracy depends above all on knowledge and not just the intel available to presidents and policymakers.

Sooner will a camel pass through a needle's eye than a great man be 'discovered' by an election.

The practical core of democracy, defined functionally, is the peaceful exchange of power between different groups of powerful political players arranged in parties.

The principles governing Western democracies, of which Israel rightly considers itself a part, are based on the assurance that everyone has a vote, but also that the minority needs to yield to the wishes of the majority.

It's not the voting that's democracy; it's the counting.

We love the ability of the people to influence the actions of decision-makers, of lawmakers and presidents to be removed from or elevated to office by the will of voters, and of the community to connect amongst diverse populations through the ballot box.

When I say things that sound insane, like only the smartest million people should have the right to vote, well, I mean that.

I shall ask no more than that you agree with Dean Inge that even though counting heads is not an ideal way to govern, at least it is better than breaking them.

I raise this objection to debate the process, and protect the integrity of the true will of the people.

The difference between a democracy and a dictatorship is that in a democracy you vote first and take orders later; in a dictatorship you don't have to waste your time voting.

A democratic government is the only one in which those who vote for a tax can escape the obligation to pay it.

In politics, an organized minority is a political majority.

The right of a minority is so important in a democracy.

If we go by the National Popular Vote, we'll get more people voting.