It is a general popular error to suppose the loudest complainers for the publick to be the most anxious for its welfare.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Loud complainers are not always the most concerned for public welfare.
- In plain terms
- Noisy people are not always the most caring.
- What can you take from it?
- Noise does not equal genuine concern for the public.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who truly cares for the public?
- Is noise a good indicator?
Another view
Sometimes loud voices do care.
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There is, however, a limit at which forbearance ceases to be a virtue.
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