Democratic States

Famous quotes containing the words democratic and/or states:

“There is a limit to the application of democratic methods. You can inquire of all the passengers as to what type of car they like to ride in, but it is impossible to question them as to whether to apply the brakes when the train is at full speed and accident threatens.”
—Leon Trotsky (1879–1940)

“Life is a series of sensations connected to different states of consciousness.”
—Rémy De Gourmont (1858–1915)