"When the body of the people is possessed of the supreme power, it is called a democracy." ― Charles de Secondat Topic(s): Politics More From Charles de Secondat "The success of most things depends upon knowing how long it will take to succeed." "Power ought to serve as a check to power." "The deterioration of a government begins almost always by the decay of its principles." More In Politics "My message to you all is of hope, courage and confidence. Let us mobilize all our resources in a systematic and organized way and tackle the grave issues that confront us with grim determination and discipline worthy of a great nation."― Muhammad Ali Jinnah "For us, sons of France, political sentiment is a passion; while, for the Englishmen, politics are a question of business."― Wilfrid Laurier "The secret of getting things done is to act!"― Dante Alighieri