Democracy is the pathetic belief in the wisdom of collective ignorance.
More from H. L. Mencken
Democracy is also a form of worship. It is the worship of Jackals by Jackasses.
Permalink to quote #99 Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.
Permalink to quote #101 Demagogue: One who preaches doctrines he knows to be untrue to men he knows to be idiots.
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