Quote by John George Nicolay

It may be assumed as an axiom that Providence has never gifted any political party with all of political wisdom or blinded it with all of political folly.

It may be assumed as an axiom that Providence has never gift

Summary

This quote implies that no political party is completely wise or completely foolish. It suggests that Providence, or fate or divine guidance, does not favor one party over another when it comes to political wisdom or folly. Instead, it is implied that different parties possess a mixture of both wisdom and folly, suggesting that no party is infallible or entirely misguided in its political actions and decisions.

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Wisdom

By John George Nicolay

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