Corruption ought not to be an inevitable product of democracy.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Corruption should not be an inevitable product of democracy.
- In plain terms
- Democracy need not automatically lead to corruption.
- What can you take from it?
- Implement safeguards to keep democratic systems clean.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What structural changes reduce corruption?
- Can any system be fully corruption‑free?
Another view
Human nature and power dynamics often make corruption hard to eliminate.
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