I have so much confidence in the good sense of man, and…
“I have so much confidence in the good sense of man, and his qualifications for self-government, that I am never afraid of the issue where reason is left free to exert her force.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Confidence in human rationality and self‑governance, trusting reason when left unrestricted.
In simple terms: Belief that reason guides people when free.
Trust rational discourse.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- democratic deliberation
- education policy
- public debate
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards protect free reasoning?
- How to nurture reason in society?
Reason can be swayed by emotion or misinformation.