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The populace is like the sea motionless in itself, but stirred by every wind, even the lightest breeze.

Livy
Sea Breeze, Wind, Sea
"History of Rome". Book by Livy. Book XXVIII, section 27,
The populace is like the sea motionless in itself, but stirred by every wind, even the lightest breeze.