John Dewey: “Opinions and beliefs concerning the public presuppose effective and organized inquiry.”

But in this respect he does not differ from those explicitly designated public officials who have also been known to betray the interest committed to them instead of faithfully representing it.

In no two ages or places is there the same public.

The ties which hold men together in action are numerous, tough and subtle.

But this conclusion is an obvious invitation to trial of forces to see where superior force lies.