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The essence of democracy is not in power, but in its limitations
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"The essence of democracy is not in power, but in its limitations"

- Dmitry Medvedev

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This quote by Dmitry Medvedev speaks to the core of what democracy is. Freedom is not about that has the power, yet instead regarding the limitations of that power. It has to do with the concept that nobody person or team need to have outright power, and that power should be shared and restricted. This is why democracy is so important, as it makes certain that nobody person or group can take control and abuse their power. It additionally ensures that everybody has a say in how the country is run, which everyone's voice is listened to. Freedom is about developing a system of checks as well as balances, to ensure that nobody person or team can take control and also abuse their power. It has to do with developing a system of justness and also equal rights, to ensure that everyone has a say in just how the nation is run. Ultimately, the significance of freedom is not in power, however in its limitations.

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Dmitry Medvedev This quote is written / told by Dmitry Medvedev somewhere between September 14, 1965 and today. He was a famous President from Russia. The author also have 9 other quotes.

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