Quote by George Washington

The tumultuous populace of large cities are ever to be dreaded. Their indiscriminate violence prostrates for the time all public authority, and its consequences are sometimes extensive and terrible.

The tumultuous populace of large cities are ever to be dread

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This quote suggests that the unpredictable and chaotic nature of large city populations can be troubling. The indiscriminate violence of the people can temporarily destroy any sense of public order and authority, leading to extensive and devastating consequences. It highlights the potential dangers of an agitated urban population and the impacts it can have on society.

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