People often say that, in a democracy, decisions are made by a majority of the people. Of course, that is not true. Decisions are made by a majority of those who make themselves heard and who vote – a very different thing. – Walter H. Judd

Democracy is the only system that persists in asking the powers that be whether they are the powers that ought to be. – Sydney J. Harris

During a campaign the air is full of speeches – and vice versa. – Author Unknown