Ameen Rihani Quotes

Our democracy poses problems and these problems must and shall be solved by courageous leadership.

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

I firmly believe the way forward for our nation is to have a robust democracy.

I believe that in order for our democratic system to work as intended, the average person must have faith in their government. Citizens must believe that our system is working to represent them, and that it is capable of advancing issues like healthcare access, lowering prescription drug costs and improving infrastructure.

We think that democracy can change a lot of things, but we're being fooled, because democracy is not the election. We've been taught that democracy is having elections. And it isn't. Elections are the most horrendous aspect of democracy. It's the most mundane, trivial, disappointing, dirty aspect.

Democracy is not theater - it determines life and death!

I've always tried to explain democracy is not perfect. But it gives you a chance to shape your own destiny.

You need a certain standard of literacy, moral and ethical values, to be able to run a one man, one vote system.

Anyone who wants to be part of the political process should adopt values that are compatible with democracy.

The way people in democracies think of the government as something different from themselves is a real handicap. And, of course, sometimes the government confirms their opinion.

A full and fair discussion is essential to democracy.

Democracy is more than a ballot box.

A government of, by and for the people is obligated to conduct the nation's business in a manner that respects dissent.

I'm tired of hearing it said that democracy doesn't work. Of course it doesn't work. We are supposed to work it.

I ask the rights to pursue happiness by having a voice in that government to which I am accountable.

Democracy must live as it thinks and think as it lives

If you can exchange information freely, isn’t that almost a definition of democracy.

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

One of the greatest things that we provide in our democracy is the approachability of public officials.

What is good for democracy is good for America.

The success of a democracy depends on the enlightenment of its people. The people should know what's going on, and public officials should keep the people informed.

Democracy is much too important to be left to public opinion.

Democracy needs to be nurtured and treated with care.

I don't think we should be undermining our democracy.

Democracy is too important to be left to politicians.