Norodom Ranariddh Quote

It is easier to talk about such things like democracy, human rights and freedom. Democracy is just a phrase to be talked about in idle gossip. Democracy means food for the people's stomach, shelter, education, medical facilities and basic amenities and the freedom to move freely. Discipline is more essential in our society than democracy, though they have a need of both.


As quoted in July 1994, from Peou, Sorpong (2000). Intervention & Change in Cambodia: Towards Democracy?. Institute of Southeast Asian Studies. ISBN 9813055391., pp. 195-6


It is easier to talk about such things like democracy, human rights and freedom. Democracy is just a phrase to be talked about in idle gossip....

It is easier to talk about such things like democracy, human rights and freedom. Democracy is just a phrase to be talked about in idle gossip....

It is easier to talk about such things like democracy, human rights and freedom. Democracy is just a phrase to be talked about in idle gossip....

It is easier to talk about such things like democracy, human rights and freedom. Democracy is just a phrase to be talked about in idle gossip....