All JOHN F. KENNEDY Quotes about “Democracy”

“A nation that is afraid to let its people judge the truth and falsehood in an open market is a nation that is afraid of its people.”
“The ignorance of one voter in a democracy impairs the security of all.”
“Our labor unions are not narrow, self-seeking groups. They have raised wages, shortened hours, and provided supplemental benefits. Through collective bargaining and grievance procedures, they have brought justice and democracy to the shop floor.”
“I look forward to an america in which commands respect throughout the world, not only for its strength, but for its civilization as well. And I look forward to a world in which we will be safe not only for democracy and diversity but also for personal distinction.”
“Freedom has many difficulties and democracy is not perfect, but we have never had to put up a wall to keep our people in.”
“There is an old saying that the course of civilization is a race between catastrophe and education. In a democracy such as ours, we must make sure that education wins the race.”
“In our democracy every young person should have an equal opportunity to obtain a higher education, regardless of his station in life or financial means.”
“Democracy may not be perfect, but at least I don't have to build a wall to keep my people in.”
“We are not afraid to entrust the American people with unpleasant facts, foreign ideas, alien philosophies, and competitive values.”
“Life in freedom is not easy, and democracy is not perfect.”
“Justice delayed is democracy denied.”
“Collective bargaining has always been the bedrock of the American labor movement. I hope that you will continue to anchor your movement to this foundation. Free collective bargaining is good for the entire Nation. In my view, it is the only alternative to State regulation of wages and prices - a path which leads far down the grim road of totalitarianism. Those who would destroy or further limit the rights of organized labor - those who would cripple collective bargaining or prevent organization of the unorganized - do a disservice to the cause of democracy.”
“Democracy is the superior form of government, because it is based on a respect for man as a reasonable being.”
“Self-government requires qualities of self-denial and restraint.”

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