Quotes by Republic The Western public should learn and remember one essential thing about China: no matter what European and North American propaganda barks about the People's Republic, China is much more "democratic" than the West. It is democratic in its own way. Andre Vltchek republic essentials people Witnessing Panama's overnight transition from banana republic to middle-class retirement haven is like watching the Univision version of Extreme Makeover: it feels so tacky but you can't change channels because you just have to find out what happens next. Andrew Evans republic class retirement The Republic of Texas is no more. Anson Jones republic texas Masculine republics give way to feminine democracies, and feminine democracies give way to tyranny. Aristotle republic democracy giving In view of the tide of religiosity engulfing a once secular republic it is refreshing to be reminded by Freethinkers that free thought and skepticism are robustly in the American tradition. After all the Founding Fathers began by omitting God from the American Constitution. Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. republic views father Living in the Islamic Republic is like having sex with someone you loathe. Azar Nafisi republic islamic sex We cannot improve on the system of government handed down to us by the founders of the Republic. There is no way to improve upon that. But what we can do is to find new ways to implement that system and realize our destiny. Barbara Jordan republic destiny government The less luxury there is in a republic, the more it is perfect. Baron de Montesquieu republic luxury perfect ...when the laws have ceased to be executed, as this can only come from the corruption of the republic, the state is already lost. Baron de Montesquieu republic corruption law Virtue in a republic is the love of one's country, that is the love of equality. Baron de Montesquieu republic virtue country A love of the republic in a democracy is a love of the democracy, as the latter is that of equality. A love of the democracy is likewise that of frugality. Since every individual ought here to enjoy the same happiness, and the same advantages, they should consequently taste the same pleasures and form the same hopes, which cannot be expected but from a general frugality. Baron de Montesquieu republic democracy taste Virtue is necessary to a republic. Baron de Montesquieu republic virtue Republics end through luxury; monarchies through poverty. Baron de Montesquieu republic luxury tyrants Republics are brought to their ends by luxury; monarchies by poverty. Baron de Montesquieu republic luxury poverty Republics come to an end by luxurious habits; monarchies by poverty. Baron de Montesquieu republic politics wisdom In a republic there is no coercive force as in other governments, the laws must therefore endeavor to supply this defect. Baron de Montesquieu republic government law Luxury ruins republics; poverty, monarchies. Baron de Montesquieu republic luxury tyrants A Republic, if you can keep it. Benjamin Franklin republic political historical A lady asked Dr. Franklin Well Doctor what have we got a republic or a monarchy - "A republic," replied the Doctor, "if you can keep it." Benjamin Franklin republic doctors drs I may die, but the Republic of 1916 will never die. Onward to the Republic and liberation of our people. Bobby Sands republic dying people «1234567891011»