Mr. Starr, have you no shame? Facts and law are always…
“Mr. Starr, have you no shame? Facts and law are always subordinated to the will of the American people.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Law and facts are secondary to the will of the people, suggesting popular will overrides legal structures.
In simple terms: People's will outranks law.
Consider the power of public opinion.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- public rallies
- legal debates
- political campaigns
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How should law balance popular will?
- When does majority rule become tyranny?
May ignore minority rights.