Quote by Aldous Huxley

All democracies are based on the proposition that power is very dangerous and that it is extremely important not to let any one person or small group have too much power for too long a time

All democracies are based on the proposition that power is v

Summary

This quote emphasizes the underlying principle of democracies - the recognition of the inherent dangers of concentrated power. Democracies uphold the belief that allowing a single individual or a small group to hold excessive power for prolonged periods can lead to corruption, tyranny, and the suppression of individual rights. The quote highlights the significance of checks and balances, term limits, and the distribution of power among different branches or institutions in order to safeguard against abuses of power and maintain a government by the people, for the people.

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Democracy

By Aldous Huxley

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