“There is nothing more uncertain than the People; their Opinions…
Question Answered step-by-step “There is nothing more uncertain than the People; their Opinions… “There is nothing more uncertain than the People; their Opinions are as variable and sudden as Tempests; there is neither Truth nor Judgment in them; they are not led by Wisdom to judg[e] of anything, but by Violence and Rashness; nor put they any Difference between things True and False. After the manner of [cattle], they follow the Herd that goes before; they have a Custom always to favour the Worst and Weakest; they are most prone to Suspitions…If it be Unnatural for the Multitude to [choose] their Governours, or to Govern, or to partake in the Government, what can be thought of that damnable Conclusion which is made by too many, that the Multitude may Correct, or Depose their Prince, if need be? Surely the Unnaturalness, and Injustice of this Position cannot sufficiently be expressed…There want not those who Believe, that the first Invention of Laws was to bridle and moderate the overgreat Power of Kings; but the truth is, the Original of Laws was for the keeping of the Multitude in order…in a Monarchy the King must of necessity be above the Laws…”Question: What is wrong with rule by “the people”? Why don’t the people have a right to overthrow their king? History World History HIS 103 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)


