The health of a democratic society may be measured by the quality of functions performed by private citizens.
“The health of a democratic society may be measured by the quality of functions performed by private citizens.”
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The health of a democratic society may be measured by the quality of functions performed by private citizens.
“The health of a democratic society may be measured by the quality of functions performed by private citizens.”
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“The health of a democratic society may be measured by the quality of functions performed by private citizens.”
“No protracted war can fail to endanger the freedom of a democratic country.”
“Nothing seems at first sight less important than the outward form of human actions, yet there is nothing upon which men set more store: they grow used to everything except to living in a society which has not their own manners.”
“In America the majority raises formidable barriers around the liberty of opinion; within these barriers an author may write what he pleases, but woe to him if he goes beyond them.”
“An American cannot converse, but he can discuss, and his talk falls into a dissertation. He speaks to you as if he was addressing a meeting; and if he should chance to become warm in the discussion, he will say 'Gentlemen' to the person with whom he is conversing.”
“A healthy love life is not and should not be the preserve of those in their 20s and 30s. It's important at all ages.”
“It is critical that we pass legislation to dramatically reform our health insurance system, and this reform should include a genuine public option, universal coverage, an end to insurance policy rescissions, and no restrictions against covering people with pre-existing conditions.”
“I really want you to recognize that if you're taking care of your physical and mental health, you can take on any challenge.”
“Nigeria has moved into low-middle-income, but their north is very poor, and the health care systems there have broken down.”
“We have to treat smoking as a major public health issue. We have to reduce the extent to which young people start smoking, and one of the issues is the extent to which display of cigarettes and brands does draw young people into smoking in the first place.”
“Psychologically, it's difficult to ever shrug off the effects of extreme hardship or poverty, family bereavement, chronic ill health or the memory of violent conflict.”
“The surface of American society is covered with a layer of democratic paint, but from time to time one can see the old aristocratic colours breaking through.”