Comment: This quote captures the tension between democratic ideals and human fallibility; Conversational Leadership suggests that the remedy lies not in cynicism but in cultivating better public dialogue.The best argument against Democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter.
Credit: Unknown but often misattributed to Winston Churchill
Source: This quotation is usually attributed to Winston Churchill but there is no evidence he ever said it.
Posts where this quotation is embedded
- Socrates on Democracy Socrates had a nuanced view of democracy
Quotations: Winston Churchill (5)
- Christmas Is a Season Not Only of Rejoicing but of Reflection Winston Churchill
- Courage and Listening Winston Churchill
- Democracy Is Not Perfect Winston Churchill
- Never Give In. Never Give In. Never, Never, Never, Never Winston Churchill
- We Make a Living by What We Get, but We Make a Life by What We Give Falsely attributed to Winston Churchill
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In-person, 7–11 September 2026
Warbrook House, Hampshire, UK
In-person, 7–11 September 2026
Warbrook House, Hampshire, UK
We are living and working in conditions of uncertainty, complexity, and rapid change. This week-long workshop with David Gurteen and John Hovell offers a space to practise Conversational Leadership as a shared, lived experience.
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