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Our political institutions work remarkably well. They are designed to clang against each other. The noise is democracy a
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"Our political institutions work remarkably well. They are designed to clang against each other. The noise is democracy at work"

- Michael Novak

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This quote by Michael Novak speaks with the value of democracy and the role of political organizations in a working democracy. He is recommending that the clashing of different political institutions suggests a healthy democracy. He is emphasizing that the noise created by the clashing of various political organizations is a sign of democracy at work. This is because the various political institutions are developed to challenge each other and make sure that the very best policies are implemented. This quote is a suggestion of the value of democracy and the role of political institutions in an operating democracy. It is a suggestion that the noise developed by the clashing of different political institutions is a sign of democracy at work and need to be commemorated.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Michael Novak somewhere between September 9, 1933 and today. He/she was a famous Philosopher from USA. The author also have 17 other quotes.

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