Be Inspired. Let yourself be inspired by the timeless ideas that drive DemocracyFirst — a reminder that real change begins with courage, conviction, and the belief that every voice counts.
Inspiration
The ideas that inspire DemocracyFirst are not new — they are timeless. They remind us that change begins with courage, and that one voice can make all the difference. Below are a few words that continue to guide our work toward shared decision-making and freedom.
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”
— Margaret Mead
“An ounce of action is worth a ton of theory.”
— Friedrich Engels
“Continuous effort — not strength or intelligence — is the key to unlocking our potential.”
— Winston Churchill
“Stronger than a thousand armies is an idea whose time has come.”
— Victor Hugo
“The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing.”
— Albert Einstein
“If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself.”
— Henry Ford
“The best way to predict your future is to create it.”
— Abraham Lincoln
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”
— Martin Luther King Jr.
“We are called to be architects of the future, not its victims.”
— R. Buckminster Fuller
Do you know a quote that captures the spirit of shared decision-making? Send it to us — we might include it.