Quote by Irving Babbitt

The democratic idealist is prone to make light of the whole question of standards and leadership because of his unbounded faith in the plain people.

The democratic idealist is prone to make light of the whole

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This quote suggests that those who believe in democracy often underestimate the significance of having effective standards and leadership due to their unwavering trust in the abilities and judgment of ordinary citizens. The democratic idealist tends to place great emphasis on the power and wisdom of the common people, to the point of disregarding the importance of strong guidance and universally accepted principles in governing societies.

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