Quote by H. L. Mencken

Giving every man a vote has no more made men wise and free than Christianity has made them good.

Giving every man a vote has no more made men wise and free t

Summary

This quote suggests that the act of allowing all individuals to vote does not automatically result in wisdom and freedom. Similarly, just as Christianity does not guarantee goodness in people, giving people the right to vote does not necessarily lead to the desired outcomes in society. It implies that qualities like wisdom and goodness are not intrinsically linked to external factors such as political rights or religious beliefs.

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