Quote by Thomas Babington Macaulay

We must judge a government by its general tendencies and not by its happy accidents.

We must judge a government by its general tendencies and not

Summary

This quote suggests that when evaluating a government, it is important to focus on its overall patterns and tendencies rather than isolated moments of success or failure. It emphasizes that a government's true nature and effectiveness should be assessed based on its overall direction and the consistent impact it has on society, rather than relying on isolated incidents that may not accurately represent its overall performance. In other words, the quote emphasizes the need for a comprehensive and long-term perspective when evaluating a government's effectiveness.

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By Thomas Babington Macaulay

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