William: "I'm sure we can all pull together, sir." Vetinari: "Oh, I do hope not. Pulling together is the aim of despotism and tyranny. Free men pull in all kinds of directions.

Terry Pratchett
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About This Quote

A meeting of the minds is the goal of democracy. Free men pull in all kinds of directions. This quote by William Shakespear portrays the idea of democracy in action. The idea is that democracy is the best form of government, but it is not ideal. Democracy can be corrupted.

Source: The Truth

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