Democracy is even more important for what it prevents than for what it provides. — Clive James
Democracy is even more important for what it prevents than for what it provides. — Clive James
Democracy is even more important for what it prevents than for what it provides. — Clive James
Democracy is even more important for what it prevents than for what it provides. — Clive James
Democracy is even more important for what it prevents than for what it provides. — Clive James
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Democracy is even more important for what it prevents than for what it provides.

— Clive James
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