“The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter.”

“Democracy is the worst form of government, except for all the others.”

“Many forms of Government have been tried, and will be tried in this world of sin and woe. No one pretends that democracy is perfect or all-wise. Indeed, it has been said that democracy is the worst form of Government except for all those other forms that have been tried from time to time.”

“Broadly speaking, the short words are the best, and the old words best of all.”

“A kite flies against the wind, not with it.”

“Kites rise highest against the wind, not with it.”

“I am easily satisfied with the very best.”