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Democracy is good. I say this because other systems are worse
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"Democracy is good. I say this because other systems are worse"

- Jawaharlal Nehru

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Jawaharlal Nehru's quote "Democracy is great. I state this due to the fact that other systems are worse" is a testimony to his belief in the power of democracy. He thought that democracy was the best kind of government due to the fact that it allowed for the voices of the people to be heard and respected. He saw democracy as a way to guarantee that the rights of all residents were appreciated which the government was held responsible to individuals. He also thought that democracy was the best way to make sure that the government was responsive to the needs of the people. He saw other types of federal government as oppressive and not favorable to the wellness of individuals. He believed that democracy was the very best method to make sure that individuals had a say in how their federal government was run which their rights were appreciated. Nehru's quote is a suggestion of the significance of democracy and the need to safeguard it.

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India Flag This quote is written / told by Jawaharlal Nehru between November 14, 1889 and May 27, 1964. He/she was a famous Leader from India. The author also have 33 other quotes.

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