Democracy Began

Famous quotes containing the words democracy and/or began:

“In a democracy—even if it is a so-called democracy like our white-élitist one—the greatest veneration one can show the rule of law is to keep a watch on it, and to reserve the right to judge unjust laws and the subversion of the function of the law by the power of the state. That vigilance is the most important proof of respect for the law.”
—Nadine Gordimer (b. 1923)

“As the artist Jonas’ name appeared in the gazettes, he began to be called upon, like all other celebrities, to denounce very revolting injustices.”
—Albert Camus (1913–1960)