Quote by James A. Garfield

All free governments are managed by the combined wisdom and folly of the people.

All free governments are managed by the combined wisdom and

Summary

This quote suggests that in free governments, decision-making is influenced both by the collective wisdom and the mistakes of the people. It acknowledges that the process of governing involves making choices based on the accumulated knowledge and insights of the population, but also recognizes that human fallibility can lead to errors and misjudgments. It implies that the governance of free societies is a dynamic interplay between the wisdom and the inevitable flaws of the individuals who participate in the decision-making process.

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By James A. Garfield

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