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“Dissent is what rescues democracy from a quiet death behind closed doors.”

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Book:Gag Rule: On the Suppression of Dissent and the Stifling of Democracy

Source: Gag Rule: On the Suppression of Dissent and the Stifling of Democracy

“In Europe democracy is a falsehood. I do not know where it will end, but it cannot end in a quiet old age.”

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Author:Klemens von Metternich

“The thing about democracy, beloveds, is that it is not neat, orderly, or quiet. It requires a certain relish for confusion.”

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Author:Molly Ivins

“In the 1960s, various parts of the population became energized and began to enter the public arena to call for the rights of women, students, young people, old people, farmers and workers. What are called "special interests" - meaning the whole population - they began to press to enter the public arena. And they said that puts too much pressure on the state and therefore we have to have more moderation in democracy and they should go back and be quiet and obedient.”

“I don't think I could ever reach the giddy heights of the inspired comedy and tragedy that's happening now in Washington. I mean, it's mesmerizing to watch but it's also scary. For me, the scariest thing about it is all those people who were so absolutely opposed to Donald Trump before he got elected, and then have just drifted away and kept quiet. It goes back to: We've always got to be vigilant about democracy because it can go wrong.”

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Author:Armando Iannucci