Who said “Popular applause veers with the wind.”?

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It's credited to John Bright, but no reliable source from their lifetime has been found.

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APA

“Popular applause veers with the wind.” [Quotation attributed to John Bright]. (n.d.). Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/1241-popular-applause-veers-with-the-wind/

MLA

“Popular applause veers with the wind.” Attributed to John Bright. Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/1241-popular-applause-veers-with-the-wind/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

“Popular applause veers with the wind.” Attributed to John Bright. Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/1241-popular-applause-veers-with-the-wind/.

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