Amartya Sen Quotes

Democracy is the right choice and is the greatest form of government ever created.

Democracy is better than tyranny.

Democracy is perhaps the most promiscuous word in the world of public affairs.

Democracy is a value in itself. It doesn't have to be defended [justified] any more than freedom has to be defended.

Democracy is our commitment. It is our great legacy, a legacy we simply cannot compromise. Democracy is in our DNA. I have seen the strength of democracy. If there were no democracy then someone like me, Modi, a child born in a poor family, how would he sit here? This is the strength of democracy.

If you give up on democracy, you might as well give up on everything.

The nature of democracy is such that when there's - there'll be revulsion, obviously, towards - that's never going to happen again.

Democracy, if it is reasonable, limits itself to giving everyone an equal opportunity to compete and to obtain.

He who would save liberty must put his trust in democracy.

You and I have never seen democracy; all we've seen is hypocrisy.

I am a firm believer in the importance of democracy, not only as the ultimate goal, but also as an essential part of the process.

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

My mother always said democracy is the best revenge.

Is America truly a democracy? Has America ever been a democracy with the institution of slavery?

Democracy is worth dying for, because it's the most deeply honorable form of government ever devised by man.

I just think that all of us in this room should have a voice in how the USA is represented. And he don't allow us our voice, that's all I'm saying.

Democracy is a process.

My political ideal is democracy.

Let The People Rule

By the people for the people.

I come from people who dreamed of a free democratic system. I believe so strongly in the process and equal access.

If democracy is such a good thing, let's have more of it.

I think democracy is the most revolutionary thing in the world, because if you have power you use it to meet the needs of you and your community.

India has remained a full, functioning democracy.

Democracy, like liberty, justice and other social and political rights, is not "given", it is earned through courage, resolution and sacrifice.