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It is the folly of too many to mistake the echo of a London coffee-house for the voice of the kingdom
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"It is the folly of too many to mistake the echo of a London coffee-house for the voice of the kingdom"

- Jonathan Swift

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This quote by Jonathan Swift is a criticism of the propensity of people to mistake the viewpoints of a little group of individuals for the viewpoint of the majority. He is describing the discussions that happen in London coffee-houses, which were prominent meeting place for people to discuss national politics as well as other topics. Swift is recommending that the opinions expressed in these coffee-houses are not rep of the opinion of the whole kingdom, which people need to not mistake the resemble of a London coffee-house for the voice of the kingdom. He is advising against the threats of depending also heavily on the viewpoints of a tiny group of people, and rather motivates people to consider the opinions of the entire kingdom prior to choosing. This quote works as a suggestion to be conscious of the opinions of the majority, as well as to not be swayed by the point of views of a tiny group of individuals.

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Jonathan Swift This quote is written / told by Jonathan Swift between November 30, 1667 and October 19, 1745. He was a famous Writer from Ireland. The author also have 61 other quotes.

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