Quote by Alexander Hamilton

The voice of the people has been said to be the voice of God and, however generally this maxim has been quoted and believed, it is not true to fact. The people are turbulent and changing, they seldom judge or determine right.

The voice of the people has been said to be the voice of God

Summary

This quote suggests that the popular saying "the voice of the people is the voice of God" is misleading. Despite its widespread belief, it argues that the people's collective voice is not always reliable or wise. Rather, the quote portrays the people as unpredictable and prone to constantly changing opinions. It further contends that the majority often fails to accurately judge or determine what is right. Therefore, the quote seems to caution against overly relying on public opinion as a true indicator of divine guidance or moral correctness.

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By Alexander Hamilton

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