Quote of Today 10: Democracy

Man’s capacity for justice makes democracy possible, but man’s inclination to injustice makes democracy necessary. 

— Reinhold Niebuhr (雷茵霍尔德-尼布尔)

Karl Paul Reinhold Niebuhr was an American Reformed theologian, ethicist, commentator on politics and public affairs, and professor at UnionTheological Seminary for more than 30 years.