Quote by James Fenimore Cooper
The American doctrinaire is the converse of the American demagogue, and, in this way, is scarcely less injurious to the public. The first deals in poetry, the last in cant. He is as much a visionary on one side, as the extreme theoretical democrat is a visionary on the other.
Summary
This quote highlights the detrimental impact of the American doctrinaire, who is seen as equally harmful to the public as the American demagogue. While the demagogue relies on empty rhetoric, the doctrinaire engages in overly idealistic and impractical ideas. Just as the extreme theoretical democrat is unrealistic, the doctrinaire's vision is also characterized by excessive theory rather than practicality. This quote serves as a warning against the damaging consequences of both extremes and emphasizes the importance of finding a balanced and realistic approach in public discourse.
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