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Editorial
October 22, 1791
Gazette Of The United States
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
This editorial reflects on the dangers of revolutions in government, urging calm deliberation and reason over passion in the pursuit of liberty, noting that rulers often ignore public remonstrances until resentment boils over.
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Revolutions in government are always attended with hazard, and should never be attempted without a manifest prospect of making that good, which was bad before—but the misery of the business is, that the remonstrances of the people are seldom attended to by rulers, till their patience being exhausted, there appears to be no other alternative left but that of obeying the impulses of resentment and passion, which too often overpower the voice of reason and judgment.
In the cause of Liberty, it has been said, it is impious to be calm; but is there any subject that demands the sober, cool deliberation of man, more than this?
A just estimation of the precious blessings of freedom is the result of dispassionate reasoning. How to secure effectually the invaluable possession, has employed the wit, wisdom and study of the wisest and best men in all ages—and yet, alas, how many different ideas distract the world!—It will be found, when all the subtleties of logic and metaphysics are exhausted,
"'Tis from experience that we reason best."
In the cause of Liberty, it has been said, it is impious to be calm; but is there any subject that demands the sober, cool deliberation of man, more than this?
A just estimation of the precious blessings of freedom is the result of dispassionate reasoning. How to secure effectually the invaluable possession, has employed the wit, wisdom and study of the wisest and best men in all ages—and yet, alas, how many different ideas distract the world!—It will be found, when all the subtleties of logic and metaphysics are exhausted,
"'Tis from experience that we reason best."
What sub-type of article is it?
Constitutional
What keywords are associated?
Revolution
Liberty
Deliberation
Government
Reason
Passion
Freedom
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Hazards Of Revolution And Need For Deliberation In Liberty
Stance / Tone
Advocating Calm Reason Over Passion In Political Change
Key Arguments
Revolutions In Government Are Hazardous And Should Only Be Pursued With Clear Prospect Of Improvement
Rulers Often Ignore People's Remonstrances Until Patience Is Exhausted, Leading To Passion Over Reason
The Cause Of Liberty Demands Sober, Cool Deliberation More Than Any Other Subject
True Appreciation Of Freedom Comes From Dispassionate Reasoning
Securing Liberty Has Challenged The Wisest Minds Across Ages, Yet Ideas Vary Widely
Best Reasoning Derives From Experience, Not Abstract Logic