George W. Bush on democracy

Some folks look at me and see swagger, which in Texas is called ‘walking’.

One thing I have learned about the presidency is that whatever shortcomings you have, people are going to notice them⁠—and whatever strengths you have, you’re going to need them.

Freedom is not America’s gift to the world, it is the Almighty God’s gift to every man and woman in this world.

Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch.

The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter.

It has been said that democracy is the worst form of government except all the others that have been tried.

Winston Churchill1874–1965Speech in the House of Commons (11 November 1947), published in 206–07 The Official Report, House of Commons (5th Series), 11 November 1947, vol. 444, cc.