E. B. White Quote - Liberty Quotes Blog

"Democracy is the recurrent suspicion
that more than half of the people
are right more than half the time."

by:	E. B. White (1899-1985) American writer, contributor to "The New Yorker" magazine
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Categories:	Collectivist, Democracy, Election, Humor, Skepticism, Vote
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That is a false claim hiding a system of despotism. -- Mike, Norwalk
No matter how many people may disagree, the truth is not dependent upon a majority's acceptance. That's why a 'democracy' must be limited by republican principles. -- E Archer, NYC