Alexander Pope Quote - The people’s voice is odd, It is, and it is not, the voice of God.

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The people’s voice is odd, It is, and it is not, the voice of God.

"The people’s voice is odd, It is, and it is not, the voice of God."

— Alexander Pope

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Author: Alexander Pope
Category: Democracy
Tags: Democracy Judgment Opinion Questioning Wry

Meaning of this quote

Popular opinion can contain both insight and error.

Key takeaway: Respect public participation while examining particular claims.

Origin of the quote

The Complete Poetical Works of Alexander Pope — PDF page 378.

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Attributed author: Alexander Pope

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