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Democracy may not prove in the long run to be as efficient as other forms of government, but it has one saving grace: it
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"Democracy may not prove in the long run to be as efficient as other forms of government, but it has one saving grace: it allows us to know and say that it isn't"

- Bill Moyers

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This quote by Bill Moyers speaks to the power of democracy and its capability to allow us to acknowledge and express our discontentment with it. Democracy may not be the most effective form of federal government, but it provides us the liberty to acknowledge and voice our opinions about it. This is a powerful tool that allows us to hold our government responsible and pursue a better system. Democracy is not ideal, however it permits us to recognize and work towards improving it. This quote works as a reminder of the importance of democracy and the power it offers us to make a difference.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Bill Moyers somewhere between June 6, 1934 and today. He/she was a famous Journalist from USA. The author also have 19 other quotes.

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