Democracy is the form of government that gives every man the right to be his own oppressor.

Quote by James Russell Lowell

Topics: Democracy Quotes, Government Quotes

An appeal to the reason of the people has never been known to fail in...

An appeal to the reason of the people has never been known to fail in...

Where one person shapes their life by precept and example, there are a thousand who...

Where one person shapes their life by precept and example, there are a thousand who...

There is no work of genius which has not been the delight of mankind, no...

There is no work of genius which has not been the delight of mankind, no...

Though old the thought and oft expressed, 'Tis his at last who says it best

Though old the thought and oft expressed, 'Tis his at last who says it best

What men prize most is a privilege, even if it be that of chief mourner...

What men prize most is a privilege, even if it be that of chief mourner...

If youth be a defect, it is one that we outgrow only too soon.

If youth be a defect, it is one that we outgrow only too soon.

Not failure, but low aim, is crime.

Not failure, but low aim, is crime.

The foolish and the dead alone never change their opinions.

The foolish and the dead alone never change their opinions.

The surest plan to make a man is, think him so.

The surest plan to make a man is, think him so.

Mishaps are like knives, that either serve us or cut us, as we grasp them...

Mishaps are like knives, that either serve us or cut us, as we grasp them...

Whatever you may be sure of, be sure of this - that you are dreadfully...

Whatever you may be sure of, be sure of this - that you are dreadfully...

Democracy is the form of government that gives every man the right to be his...

Democracy is the form of government that gives every man the right to be his...

Talent is that which is in a man's power; genius is that in whose power...

Talent is that which is in a man's power; genius is that in whose power...

There is no good in arguing with the inevitable. The only argument available with an...

There is no good in arguing with the inevitable. The only argument available with an...

Children are God's Apostles, sent forth, day by day, to preach of love, and hope,...

Children are God's Apostles, sent forth, day by day, to preach of love, and hope,...

Begin somewhere; you cannot build a reputation on what you intend to do.

Begin somewhere; you cannot build a reputation on what you intend to do.

The mind can weave itself warmly in the cocoon of its own thoughts, and dwell...

The mind can weave itself warmly in the cocoon of its own thoughts, and dwell...

It is not the insurrections of ignorance that are dangerous, but the revolts of the...

It is not the insurrections of ignorance that are dangerous, but the revolts of the...

I am not opposed to intelligence reform on its face, but any changes should reflect...

I am not opposed to intelligence reform on its face, but any changes should reflect...

Military intelligence is a contradiction in terms.

Military intelligence is a contradiction in terms.