Sure the people are stupid: the human race is stupid. Sure Congress is an inefficient instrument of government. But the people are not stupid enough to abandon representative government for any other kind, including government by the guy who knows.

Summary

This quote highlights the underlying belief that although people may be considered foolish and Congress may be seen as ineffective, they are not naive enough to exchange representative government for any alternative. It suggests that, despite its flaws, the system where representatives are elected by the people is still preferred over a system where power is concentrated in the hands of one knowledgeable individual. The quote emphasizes the importance of maintaining a democratic and inclusive form of government, implicitly recognizing the risks associated with alternative authoritarian or totalitarian systems.

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