Quote by Joseph Story

Republics are created by the virtue, public spirit, and intelligence of the citizens. They fall, when the wise are banished from the public councils, because they dare to be honest, and the profligate are rewarded, because they flatter the people, in order to betray them.

Republics are created by the virtue, public spirit, and inte

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This quote emphasizes that the strength and longevity of a republic depend on the virtuous and intellectually capable citizens who participate in its governance. It suggests that republics decline when wise individuals are removed from positions of power because they fearlessly uphold honesty, while those who flatter and deceive the populace for personal gain are rewarded. Ultimately, the quote warns against a society where corruption and manipulation triumph, as this leads to the downfall of a republic.

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