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Whenever he is right he should be sustained; whenever misled by unwise or sinister advice, dissent should be expressed.
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gutenberg.orgDe Alexander: “Whenever he is right he should be sustained; whenever misled by unwise or sinister advice, dissent should be expressed.”
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Alexander advocates for the right of citizens to express dissent when leaders are misled, highlighting the importance of accountability.
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