That miscellaneous collection of a few wise and many foolish individuals, called the public.

That miscellaneous collection of a few wise and many foolish individuals, called the public.

The trouble with the public is that there is too much of it; what we need in public is less read more

The trouble with the public is that there is too much of it; what we need in public is less quantity and more quality.

If there's anything a public servant hates to do it's something for the public.

If there's anything a public servant hates to do it's something for the public.

I don't care what they call me as long as they mention my name.

I don't care what they call me as long as they mention my name.

Grasp the subject, the words will follow.

Grasp the subject, the words will follow.

It's better to keep your mouth shut and give the impression that you're stupid than to open it and remove read more

It's better to keep your mouth shut and give the impression that you're stupid than to open it and remove all doubt.

The public is a ferocious beast: one must either chain it up or flee from it.

The public is a ferocious beast: one must either chain it up or flee from it.

Sweet Benjamin, since thou art young, and hast not yet the use of tongue, make it thy slave, while thou read more

Sweet Benjamin, since thou art young, and hast not yet the use of tongue, make it thy slave, while thou art free; Imprison it, lest it do thee.

The public is wiser than the wisest critic.

The public is wiser than the wisest critic.