Power Of People Quotes

Democracy means the power of the people and the possibility of influencing the governing parties. Russia had had enough experience with a one-party-system - we will not go back there.

Democracy literally means the power of people. Democracy is not about politics, it is about the people.

Nothing can stand in the way of the power of millions of voices calling for change.

We know the battle ahead will be long. But always remember that, no matter what obstacles stand in our way, nothing can stand in the way of the power of millions of voices calling for change.

Maybe it's because I've never been in politics, but I don't believe that America is run by politicians in Washington. I believe it's run by people like us, in places like this.

If the people really set their minds on anything it is impossible to prevent their getting what they want.

The very idea of the power and the right of the people to establish government presupposes the duty of every individual to obey the established government.

That's what's great about Howard Zinn. Here's a guy who says, "Look, democracy doesn't come from above - it comes from below." The only way change will ever happen is if we speak up, and we have to know that it actually has an impact. Because we have a lot more power than we think we do, I think.