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Men often oppose a thing merely because they have had no agency in planning it, or because it may have been planned by those whom they dislike.
"Men often oppose a thing merely because they have had no agency in planning it, or because it may have been planned by those whom they dislike."— Alexander Hamilton
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Meaning of this quote
Personal rivalry can lead people to reject useful proposals.
Key takeaway:
Evaluate a proposal independently of its author's popularity.
Origin of the quote
The Federalist No. 70.
Who actually said this?
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