Famous quote by Irving Babbitt

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"If a man went simply by what he saw, he might be tempted to affirm that the essence of democracy is melodrama"

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This quote is written / told by Irving Babbitt between August 2, 1865 and July 15, 1933. He/she was a famous Critic from USA. The author also have 31 other quotes.

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"Democracy is the art and science of running the circus from the monkey cage"

"Democracy means simply the bludgeoning of the people by the people for the people"

"Democracy is only a dream: it should be put in the same category as Arcadia, Santa Claus, and Heaven"

"Democracy is beautiful in theory; in practice it is a fallacy"

"The ship of democracy, which has weathered all storms, may sink through the mutiny of those on board"

"Democracy is also a form of worship. It is the worship of Jackals by Jackasses"

"Sometimes democracy must be bathed in blood"

"A healthy democracy requires a decent society; it requires that we are honorable, generous, tolerant and respectful"

"Democracy gives every man the right to be his own oppressor"

"Television has made dictatorship impossible but democracy unbearable"