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Giving every man a vote has no more made men wise and free than Christianity has made them good
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"Giving every man a vote has no more made men wise and free than Christianity has made them good"

- H. L. Mencken

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This quote by H. L. Mencken is a commentary on the idea that democracy is the supreme type of government. Mencken is recommending that providing every male a vote has not always made them wise or free. He is implying that democracy is not a panacea for all of society's ills. Mencken is also making a contrast to Christianity, recommending that it has actually not made people excellent either. This quote is a reminder that democracy is not a perfect system which it is not a warranty of freedom or knowledge. It is a system that needs constant watchfulness and effort to guarantee that it is working for the benefit of all citizens. Mencken's quote is a reminder that democracy is not a cure-all which it requires effort and commitment to make sure that it is working for the advantage of all.

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H. L. Mencken This quote is written / told by H. L. Mencken between September 12, 1880 and January 29, 1956. He was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 123 other quotes.

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