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Robert Quillen
Robert Quillen

Robert Quillen (March 25, 1887 – December 9, 1948) was a prominent American journalist, humorist, and columnist. Known for his sharp wit and insightful commentary, he wrote widely syndicated columns covering politics, society, and family life. His famous quote, 'Democracy is everyone having a vote, but only a few knowing what they are voting for,' remains iconic. Born in Iowa, Quillen began his career as a newspaper editor and later became a nationally recognized voice. His work blended satire with warmth, earning him the title 'the voice of the American Midwest.' more

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“Machiavel, discoursing on these matters, finds virtue to be so essentially necessary to the establishment and preservation of liberty, that he thinks it impossible for a corrupted people to set up a good government, or for a tyranny to be introduced if they be virtuous; and makes this conclusion, 'That where the matter (that is, the body of the people) is not corrupted, tumults and disorders do not hurt; and where it is corrupted, good laws do no good:' which being confirmed by reason and experience, I think no wise man has ever contradicted him.”