βUniversal suffrage is the government of a house by its nursery.β
Otto von Bismarck
βUniversal suffrage is the government of a house by its nursery.β
βThe English think they are free. They are free only during the election of members of parliament.β
βIn a free and republican government, you cannot restrain the voice of the multitude.β
βDemocracy is indispensable to socialism.β
βDemocracy is being allowed to vote for the candidate you dislike least.β
βThe basis of a democratic state is liberty.β
βThe ballot is stronger than the bullet.β
βBad officials are elected by good citizens who do not vote.β