“The great thing about our system of democracy is when they call you for jury duty, you have to come... It's an honor and a privilege. I was called and I've got to be here.” DemocracyDutyHonorPrivilegeGreat ThingsJuryJury Duty Author:Antonio Villaraigosa
“It is profoundly important to honor President Johnson's historic contributions to justice and democracy - and to appreciate how hard he fought for the rights of every Texan and every American.” ImportantHardPresidentJusticeDemocracyRightsHonorAppreciateContributionHistoricJohnsonTexanPresident Johnson Author:Marc Veasey
“137 years later, Memorial Day remains one of America's most cherished patriotic observances. The spirit of this day has not changed - it remains a day to honor those who died defending our freedom and democracy.” YearsAmericaSpiritDemocracyMilitaryChangedHonorDiedRemainsPatriotismPatrioticThis DayMemorialMemorial DayObservanceHonoring Veterans Memorial DayHappy Memorial DayHonoring Memorial DayMemorial Day HeroesMemorial WeekendMemorial Day Thank YouMemorial Day WeekendRemember Memorial Day Author:Doc Hastings
“I think it could be argued that I am not heard, in the broadest sense. That is not my concern. My concern, a question really, is, do I have the courage to speak? If I speak I believe someone will respond. It then becomes my responsibility to listen to that person. And in listening, together we create a space where people can be heard. It's the conversation that I care most deeply about; this is the space I want to honor, respect, and protect. This is my faith in the open space of democracy.” PeopleIfsThinkingWantBelievePersonsCareTogetherSpeakI BelieveSpaceResponsibilityDemocracyHeardListeningHonorProtectConversationConcernI CareOpen Spaces Author:Terry Tempest Williams
“I feel honor-bound to have a private relationship with my children. And that's not a judgment about anybody else and what they choose. And that's the beauty of living in a democracy, right?” FeelsChildrenDemocracyHonorJudgmentBoundsMy Children Author:Sarah Jessica Parker
“Israel was not created in order to disappear - Israel will endure and flourish. It is the child of hope and the home of the brave. It can neither be broken by adversity nor demoralized by success. It carries the shield of democracy and it honors the sword of freedom.” ChildrenHomeOrderDemocracyBrokenHonorAdversityBraveEndureIsraelDisappearCarrieShieldsDemoralized Author:John F. Kennedy
“The true democracy, living and growing and inspiring, puts its faith in the people - faith that the people will not simply elect men who will represent their views ably and faithfully, but will also elect men who will exercise their conscientious judgment - faith that the people will not condemn those whose devotion to principle leads them to unpopular courses, but will reward courage, respect honor, and ultimately recognize right.” PeopleMenInspirationalCoursesViewsPrinciplesCourageDemocracyGrowingHonorExerciseJudgmentRewardsDevotionTrue DemocracyProfiles In Courage Author:John F. Kennedy