James Madison Quotes

The great thing about democracy is we're free to take in all this information and make up our own minds about what is truth.

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.

Democracy cannot succeed unless those who express their choice are prepared to choose wisely. The real safeguard of democracy, therefore, is education.

We’re a democracy and we’re defended by volunteers.

Democracy depends on well educated and engaged citizens.

Voting rights matter. They are a major part of who we are as Americans.

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.

I am a United States citizen and I vote.

Democracy doesn't require a whole lot of work of its citizens, but it requires some: It requires taking a good look outside once in a while, and considering the bad news and what it might mean, and making the occasional tough choice, and soberly taking stock of what your real interests are.

I believe in the greatness of our democracy.

I do not want the voice of the people shut out.

A man without a vote is man without protection.

We are not educated well enough to perform the necessary act of intelligently selecting our leaders.

There can be no democracy without truth. There can be no truth without controversy, there can be no change without freedom. Without freedom there can be no progress.

We are in a democratic society. It's our job to question.

A full and fair discussion is essential to democracy.

Giving every man a vote has no more made men wise and free than Christianity has made them good.

Voting is the expression of our commitment to ourselves, one another, this country and this world.

Speak up! We live in a democracy. We all need to make sure our voices are heard and our opinions are known.

The freedom to persuade and suggest is the essence of the democratic process.

This is one of the finest expressions of U. S. democracy at work.

I trust the American people. They almost always get it right …

The great postulate of our democracy is confidence in the common sense of the people and in their maturity of judgment, even on great issues—once they know the facts.

Democracy is the least static form of society. Its basis is reason not authority.

We receive from America the right to vote as Americans, for America's weal, and if we cannot use our privilege as Americans we should surrender it.