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In justice to human society it may perhaps be said of almost all the polities and civil institutions in the world, howev
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"In justice to human society it may perhaps be said of almost all the polities and civil institutions in the world, however imperfect, that they have been founded in and carried on with very considerable wisdom"

- Ezra Stiles

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This quote by Ezra Stiles speaks with the concept that, in spite of their flaws, the different political and civil organizations of the world have been founded and maintained with a good deal of knowledge. Stiles is suggesting that, in order to be fair to human society, we should recognize the wisdom that has entered into the development and upkeep of these institutions. He is likewise suggesting that, regardless of their defects, these institutions have been advantageous to society. This quote is a tip that, while it is important to recognize the flaws of our political and civil institutions, it is likewise essential to acknowledge the wisdom that has actually entered into their production and upkeep. It is a reminder that, while we need to make every effort to improve our organizations, we need to also recognize the wisdom that has entered into their production and upkeep.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Ezra Stiles between November 29, 1727 and May 12, 1795. He/she was a famous Clergyman from USA. The author also have 22 other quotes.

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