John Quincy Adams - Democracy, pure democracy, has at least its foundation in a generous theory of h...

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Democracy, pure democracy, has at least its foundation in a generous theory of human rights. It is founded on the natural equality of mankind. It is the cornerstone of the Christian religion. It is the first element of all lawful government upon earth.

John Quincy Adams

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Demokratie, reine Demokratie, hat zumindest ihre Grundlage in einer großzügigen Theorie der Menschenrechte. Sie beruht auf der natürlichen Gleichheit der Menschheit. Es ist der Grundstein der christlichen Religion. Es ist das erste Element aller gesetzmäßigen Regierungen auf der Erde.

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