"All such men are, or ought to be, agreed, that simple governments are despotisms; and of all despotisms, a democracy, though the least durable, is the most violent."

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Source : Fisher Ames (1835). “The influences of democracy on liberty, property, and the happiness of society, considered”, p.45

Fisher Ames

#Simple Quotes #Men Quotes #Democracy Quotes

“Unfortunate. Unfortunate. Sometimes people struggling for freedom lose their way.”
“I think my books come out very visual, which is an obvious consequence.”
“In Japan they prefer the realistic style. They like answers and conclusions, but my stories have none. I want to leave them wide open to every possibility. I think my readers understand that openness.”
“Equestrian art is the perfect understanding and harmony between horse and rider.”
“A first lesson in the fragility of love and the preternatural cowardice of men. And out of this disillusionment and turmoil sprang Beli's first adult oath, one that would follow her into adulthood, to the States and beyond. I will not serve.”
“I mean, accidents happen. You learn from them and you try to make sure they don't happen again.”
“I love being an advocate for women as we get older so that we can feel comfortable with ourselves. It's all about being healthy for me now.”

Source : "Actress Andie MacDowell". "The Tavis Smiley Show", www.pbs.org. April 16, 2010.
“Why are entire flocks of industrial birds dying at once? And what about the people eating those birds? Just the other day, one of the local pediatricians was telling me he's seeing all kinds of illnesses that he never used to see. Not only juvenile diabetes, but inflammatory and autoimmune diseases that a lot of the docs don't even know what to call. And girls are going through puberty much earlier; and kids are allergic to just about everything, and asthma is out of control. Everyone knows it's our foods... Kids today are the first generation to grow up on this stuff...”

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