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“I do not deny the possibility that the people may err in an election; but if they do, the true [cure] is in the next election, and not in the treachery of the person elected.” quote by Abraham Lincoln
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“I do not deny the possibility that the people may err in an election; but if they do, the true [cure] is in the next election, and not in the treachery of the person elected.”

Abraham Lincoln

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Democratic processes correct errors; elections, not personal betrayal, are the remedy for political mistakes.

In simple terms: Elections fix political errors.

Key Takeaway

Trust the democratic process.

Themes

politics accountability democracy

Mood

serious hopeful

Type

political inspirational

When to use this quote

  • voting decisions
  • government reforms
  • public discourse

Key Concepts

electoral cycles civic responsibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can citizens ensure informed voting?
  • What safeguards prevent electoral abuse?
A Different Perspective

Frequent elections can cause instability.

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