Famous Quotes & Sayings

We see Turkey as a very successful example of democracy in the Islamic world. It is a very good example for us.

Were the radical democratic impulses of the American Revolution still driving US politics, it would be difficult to imagine corporatization of the kind witnessed today. But that impulse has weakened, and therelationship between the people and the corporation has reversed.

Anurag Kashyap

To get noticed, I had to take my films in a space which was much more democratic in terms of cinema - the international film festivals.

Ahmed Zewail

When Mohamed Morsi was elected president of Egypt in 2012, many in the country, including me, were hopeful that he would become a democratic president for all Egyptians - not only for the Muslim Brotherhood.

I'm willing to meet with anyone, Democrat or Republican, who has a good idea, an open mind and a willingness to come together to tackle the challenges we face.

In terms of immigration, we're seeing a lot of Democrats and Republicans use the really elastic term, 'Comprehensive Immigration Reform,' and they don't totally understand what that means. For us in El Paso, it's part of a larger discussion about the nature of the border.

Colum McCann

Stories are the best democracy we have. We are allowed to become the other we never dreamed we could be.

Colin Powell

Our model of politics is one that it is inclusive of all members of the society; all should be represented. That is the nature of our democracy.

Susan Brooks

For too long, the Democratic majority in Washington has failed to see the value in the sound model of working hard and living within your means.

Faced with China's rise, we should be benign, optimistic and focused on co-existence and shared prosperity. Don't demonize and vilify China, and don't treat it as a threat.

Peter V. Brett

I've been obsessed with demons since reading 'The Elfstones of Shannara' and 'Master of the Five Magics' by Lyndon Hardy.

In a democracy there are only two types of power: there's organized people and organized money, and organized money only wins when people aren't organized.

Adora Svitak

In many countries, schools are preparing students to participate in a democratic environment; yet schools themselves tend to be extremely autocratic, with all high-level decisions being made by adults.

Dario Fo

We had extremely democratic town councils in medieval Italy which knew the value of working together, and every now and then, down the centuries, this spirit returns.

Bob Menendez

I want to have a good vote in the Senate so we send the message that the Republicans and the Democrats are together in favor of immigration reform.

Alejandro Toledo

There are great reasons to celebrate. This is a gigantic step toward the recovery of democracy and liberty.

David Lloyd George

No democracy has ever long survived the failure of its adherents to be ready to die for it. My own conviction is this, the people must either go on or go under.

Coretta Scott King

If sexual relations between consenting adults are not part of the right to privacy guaranteed by the Constitution, then American democracy is in trouble.

Dario Fo

Scandals are the fertilizer of Western democracy.

Will Rogers

There is something about a Republican that you can only stand him for so long; and on the other hand, there is something about a Democrat that you can't stand him quite that long.

Jon Stewart

The Oscars is really, I guess, the one night of the year when you can see all your favorite stars without having to donate any money to the Democratic Party. And it's exciting for the stars as well because it's the first time many of you have ever voted for a winner.

What I would take away from it is, it's still very early and anything can happen in the Democratic race for the nomination.

The reinstatement of parliament is a major step on the long path towards re-establishing democracy in Nepal and ensuring stable democracy.

I wish to express my hope that the efforts of our nations, nationalities and peoples in the direction of the development of our democratic order will be successful.

What are we Democrats fighting for? We are not fighting for salvation and going to heaven. But we are fighting for Medicaid, Medicare, health care, education, jobs, helping old folks.

Iggy Pop, or should I say Iggy's people, had reached out to me saying he was a True Blood fan, and if any opportunities come up, to please keep Iggy in mind. We sent Iggy the demo of 'LB&R'. He loved it and said, 'Sign me up.'

Greg Mortenson

We're trying to plug in democracy. You can't do that. You can't just tell people to vote. You have to put in education, and land ownership.

Adrienne Barbeau

Those who say, 'Well, she was just a drunk,' will get an understanding of what her demons were, what drove her and why she was the way she was.

Karen Hughes

We don't want to give Democrats free rein in Los Angeles.

Bernard Kouchner

we have been making real progress, significant steps toward stability and democracy. ... The world did not intervene to make Kosovo safe for revenge and intolerance.

Maxine Waters

We have governors all over the country, we have deficits, people are unhappy, ... I think the Californians spoke, but Americans will be speaking about the economic situation all over the country, it's not about Democrat or Republican.

We will give further support to the democratic powers in the opposition.

Vandana Shiva

We must occupy the food system to create food democracy.