In his essay, Rongxin Li translates a tremendously prescient Chinese "democracy" proverb. It reads as follows:

While water can carry a boat, it can also overturn it

Li uses the proverb to help explain the Chinese concept of Minben.

To read Li's essay, see: https://theloop.ecpr.eu/minben-as-an-alternative-to-liberal-democracy/

Do you know of a "democracy" proverb - especially from a language other than English? If so, please (oh please!) share it here! :)

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