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That “democracy” is a somewhat vague term which I cannot define precisely. We ought to say, therefore: “I am fairly certain that it is a good thing if a government has something of the characteristics that are common to the British and American Constitutions,” or something of this sort.
Do not use power to suppress opinions you think pernicious, for if you do the opinions will suppress you.
Don't fight a battle if you don't gain anything by winning.