"Of the many things we have done to democracy in the past, the worst has been the indignity of taking it for granted."

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Source : Max Lerner (1939). “It is Later Than You Think: The Need for a Militant Democracy”, p.87, Transaction Publishers

Max Lerner

#Past Quotes #Democracy Quotes #Done Quotes

“Money does not make you happy, but the lack of money can cause unhappiness.”
“And if you cannot remain indifferent, you must resolve to throw your weight into that balance in which the fate and condition of man is weighed.”
“I literally fell among Quakers when I went up to Oxford.”
“Congratulations to the NBA champion Boston Celtics - they beat the Los Angeles Lakers by 39 points. Or as Hillary Clinton would say, "Too close to call.”
“To communicate, put your words in order; give them a purpose; use them to persuade, to instruct, to discover, to seduce.”
“You know, I was a community activist, so I'm used to standing out in front of an elected official's office and protesting.”
“You should never be surprised when someone treats you with respect, you should expect it.”
“I'm not looking to go out there and make a rhythmic Timbaland track.”

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