# Quote — John Dean, Authoritarian Nightmare

> Eternal vigilance. Remember, no one said democracy would be easy.

- Author: [John Dean](https://www.leafyquotes.com/john-dean.md)
- Book: [Authoritarian Nightmare](https://www.leafyquotes.com/john-dean/authoritarian-nightmare.md)
- Page: 282
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