"A healthy democracy requires a decent society; it requires that we are honorable, generous, tolerant and respectful"
- Charles W. Pickering
About this Quote
This quote by Charles W. Pickering stresses the value of a healthy democracy. He recommends that a healthy democracy requires a good society, one that is respectable, generous, tolerant and considerate. This means that people must be willing to deal with each other with respect and compassion, and to be open up to different opinions and beliefs. It likewise suggests that people should be generous and ready to help each other out, and to be tolerant of those who are different from them. This quote highlights the significance of having a society that is based on mutual respect and understanding, as this is essential for a healthy democracy.
This quote is written / told by Charles W. Pickering somewhere between May 29, 1937 and today. He was a famous Judge from USA, the quote is categorized under the topic Politics. The author also have 8 other quotes.
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