Quote by Dalton Trumbo

Everybody now seems to be talking about democracy. I don't understand this. As I think of it, democracy isn't like a Sunday suit to be brought out and worn only for parades. It's the kind of a life a decent man leads, it's something to live for and to die for.


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Summary

This quote highlights the speaker's confusion regarding the sudden emphasis on democracy. They express their inability to understand why democracy is being treated as a temporary showpiece instead of a way of life. To them, democracy should not be reserved for grand occasions but should be an intrinsic part of a morally upright person's existence. They believe that democracy holds immense value and should be cherished to the extent that one is willing to fight and sacrifice for it.

By Dalton Trumbo
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