--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: None of the modes by which a magistrate…" description: "\"None of the modes by which a magistrate is appointed, popular election, the accident of the lot, or the accident of birth, affords, as far as we can pe..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b6c/anonymous-1_accident_none-of-the-modes-by-which-a-magistrate_1942073.jpg" --- # None of the modes by which a magistrate is appointed… ![“None of the modes by which a magistrate is appointed, popular election, the accident of the lot, or the accident of birth, affords, as far as we can perceive, much security for his being wiser than any of his neighbours.” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b6c/anonymous-1_accident_none-of-the-modes-by-which-a-magistrate_1942073.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b6c/anonymous-1_accident_none-of-the-modes-by-which-a-magistrate_1942073.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b6c/anonymous-1_accident_none-of-the-modes-by-which-a-magistrate_1942073.jpg) > “None of the modes by which a magistrate is appointed, popular election, the accident of the lot, or the accident of birth, affords, as far as we can perceive, much security for his being wiser than any of his neighbours.” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Magistrate selection methods—election, lottery, birth—do not guarantee greater wisdom than ordinary citizens. **In simple terms:** Selection methods don't ensure smarter leaders. Key Takeaway Seek merit beyond formal appointment. Themes politics leadership meritocracy randomness Mood skeptical analytical Type philosophical critical When to use this quote - Government appointments - public office - community decision making Key Concepts Democratic theory philosophy civic trust Questions to Reflect On - What criteria truly predict a leader's wisdom? - Can random selection ever be fair? 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