Whenever the people are well informed, they can be trusted with their own government; that whenever things get so far wrong as to attract their notice, they may be relied on to set them to rights.

Summary

This quote suggests that a well-informed population can be entrusted to govern themselves, and when they become aware of issues or injustices in their government, they have the ability to address and correct them. It emphasizes the importance of an educated and engaged citizenry in maintaining a just and functional society.