Against them we see, it is true, masses of voters who both know how to, and do, strive for righteousness; but we see also very many others in whom the capacity for self-government seems to have atrophied.
In an essay on the strenuous life, this passage observes a decline in the capacity for self-government among many voters in contemporary civic life.
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Like all other good citizens, I accept the result with entire good humor and contentment.
The American people by a great plurality have conferred upon you the highest honor in their gift.
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