Gulzar Quotes

Democracy matters because it reflects an idea of equality and an idea of liberty. It reflects an idea of dignity, the dignity of the individual, the idea that each individual should have an equal vote, an equal say, in the formation of their government.

Democracy is not just an election, it is our daily life.

Democracy does not mean perfection. It means a chance to fight for improvement.

Somehow we must be able to show people that democracy is not about words, but action.

There are a couple of ways to use the word democracy, and the way that I think is productive is to think about democracy as not a state that can actually be achieved, but as an ideal.

Freedom and opportunity are precious gifts and the purpose of our politics is to expand them, for all our people.

We should never take democracy for granted. Democracy can emerge and develop, but it can also decay.

The rights of democracy are not reserved for a select group within society, they are the rights of all the people.

Democracy is indispensable to socialism.

What are the American ideals? They are the development of the individual for his own and the common good; the development of the individual through liberty; and the attainment of the common good through democracy and social justice.

Democracy is just a reflection of our morals and the things that we believe.

We want order and security, and we want liberty. And we want not only liberty but equality as well.

Democracy is based upon the conviction that there are extraordinary possibilities in ordinary people.

Either we are all free, or we fail; democracy must belong to all of us.

Democratic principles are the result of equality of condition.

My message is that Democracy is not an alien invention. It is a way of solving problems in our society.

We are thus brought to a conception of Democracy not merely as a sentiment which desires the well-being of all men, nor yet as a creed which believes in the essential dignity and equality of all men, but as that which affords a rule of living as well as a test of faith.

Democracy or Anti-Democracy

Liberty and equality ... will best be attained when all persons alike share in the government to the utmost.

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

The most profound argument for democracy is its faith in man.

Share and share alike, that's democracy.

Nowhere in the world is presented a government of so much liberty and equality. To the humblest and poorest amongst us are held out the highest privileges and positions.

Our democracy is dependent on people who passionately cherish the ideals of a democracy. Every man is created equal with an inalienable right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. It's a wonderful idea, and it takes people who cherish that idea to be actively involved in the process.

To say a democracy prospers only if one set of voices is heard would be untrue.