• Democracy acknowledges the right to differ as well as the duty to settle differences peacefully. Authoritarian governments see criticism of their actions and doctrines as a challenge to combat.

    Aung San Suu Kyi: Democracy acknowledges the right to differ as well as the duty to settle differences peacefully. Authoritarian governments see criticism of their actions and doctrines as a challenge to combat.
    Aung San Suu Kyi (1991). “Freedom from fear: and other writings”, Penguin (Non-Classics)