In a democracy sovereignity is vested in a majority; and a majority is not only, at best, an ignorant, foolish and emotional mob, but shifts continually and alters from year to year. Jean Bodin More Quotes by Jean Bodin More Quotes From Jean Bodin The study of History is the beginning of wisdom. Jean Bodin learning wisdom history History teaches us the mistakes we are going to make. Jean Bodin teach carpe-diem mistake The study of history is the beginning of political wisdom. Jean Bodin