The vote is the most effective and merciful instrument that man has devised to manage his affairs.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Voting is a powerful and compassionate tool people use to manage their collective affairs.
- In plain terms
- The vote is a kind and effective way for people to handle their business.
- What can you take from it?
- Voting empowers people to manage their lives.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How can voting be made more effective?
- What if votes don't lead to change?
Another view
Voting alone may not solve deep structural issues.
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