"A democracy is a volcano which conceals the fiery materials of its own destruction. These will produce an eruption and carry desolation in their way."

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Source : Fisher Ames (1809). “Works of Fisher Ames, compiled by a number of his friends”, p.24

Fisher Ames

#Volcanoes Quotes #Democracy Quotes #Eruption Quotes

“Gratitude. More aware of what you have than what you don't. Recognizing the treasure in the simple - a child's hug, fertile soil, a golden sunset. Relishing in the comfort of the common.”
“The dull flat falsehood serves for policy, and in the cunning, truth's itself a lie.”
“there are only two ways to make a lot [of money] while you're young: One is to entertain the public; and the other is to cheat it.”
“Let me tell you what I think of bicycling. I think it has done more to emancipate women than anything else in the world. I stand and rejoice every time I see a woman ride by on a wheel. It gives a woman a feeling of freedom and self-reliance. It makes her feel as if she were independent... the picture of free, untrammeled womanhood.”
“Can miles truly separate you from friends... If you want to be with someone you love, aren't you already there?”
“When I leave Somalia I will leave buildings but not people.”
“The very purpose of a Bill of Rights was to withdraw certain subjects from the vicissitudes of political controversy. One's right to life, liberty and property, to free speech, a free press, freedom of worship and assembly may not be submitted to vote; they depend on no elections.”
“Mental health needs a great deal of attention. It's the final taboo and it needs to be faced and dealt with.”

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