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In a democracy, when you get 20 million people in the street, you resign.
Interpretation
What this quote means
In a democracy, widespread public dissent indicates a loss of legitimacy for leaders.
This quote by Mohamed Elbaradei emphasizes the power of collective action in a democratic society. When a significant number of citizens take to the streets in protest, it signals to leaders that they have lost the trust and support of the populace, compelling them to step down to restore order and faith in governance.
Themes
DemocracyProtestPublic DissentLeadershipResignation
In practice
Example use cases
During a public rally, someone might use this quote to inspire citizens to take action.
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