"People often say that, in a democracy, decisions are made by a majority of the people. Of course, that is not true. Decisions are made by a majority of those who make themselves heard and who vote - a very different thing."

-- Walter Judd

#People Quotes #Decision Quotes #Democracy Quotes

“While differing widely in the various little bits we know, in our infinite ignorance we are all equal.”
“Overregulation stifles creativity. It smothers innovation. It gives dinosaurs a veto over the future. It wastes the extraordinary opportunity for a democratic creativity that digital technology enables.”
“What is the purpose of the giant sequoia tree? The purpose of the giant sequoia tree is to provide shade for the tiny titmouse.”
“Always question the authority.”
“Dolphins : Animals that are so intelligent that, within a few weeks of captivity, they can train a man to stand on the edge of their pool and throw them food three times a day.”
“No one should be discriminated against because of their sexual orientation.”

Source : "Jamaican gay rights activists hopeful of repealing anti-homosexuality law" by Sarah Boseley, www.theguardian.com. February 10, 2012.
“The pointes for girls, I always say, have to be like an elephant's trunk; strong and yet flexible and soft.”
“The individual who fears the criticism of others is no different from the one who seeks their praise. Both are shadow figures, fading into the landscape, lacking the will to act for themselves.”

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