More from Henrik Ibsen
The spirit of truth and the spirit of freedom — these are the pillars of society.
The Pillars of Society (1877), Act IVYou see, the point is that the strongest man in the world is he who stands most alone.
An Enemy of the People (1882), Act V- Letter to Georg Brandes (17 February 1871), as translated in Henrik Ibsen: Björnstjerne Björnson. Critical Studies (1899) by Georg Morris Cohen Brandes
More about democracy
Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch.
?UnattributedOften credited to Benjamin FranklinThe best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter.
?UnattributedOften credited to Winston Churchill
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.