As a matter of fact, the enormous mass of our legislation and administration ought to be concerned with matters that are strictly for the commonweal; and where special legislation or administration is needed, as it often must be, for a certain class, the need can be met primarily by mere honesty and common sense.
Discussing the role of government, this quote asserts that most legislation should serve the common good, with specific needs met by honesty and common sense.
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