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“It has been sagaciously conjectured, that the artful legislator indulged the stubborn prejudices of his countrymen.” quote by Edward Gibbon
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“It has been sagaciously conjectured, that the artful legislator indulged the stubborn prejudices of his countrymen.”

Edward Gibbon

About This Quote

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

The legislator often exploits deep‑seated biases of the populace to maintain power.

In simple terms: Lawmakers use people's prejudices for control.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and challenge bias in politics.

Themes

politics bias power manipulation

Mood

skeptical critical

Type

analytical political

When to use this quote

  • elections
  • policy debates
  • public speeches
  • media campaigns

Key Concepts

social psychology political theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you see bias shaping decisions around you?
  • What mechanisms can expose hidden prejudices?
A Different Perspective

Bias can be subtle and hard to detect without critical analysis.

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