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Answer:This quote is from a speech given by William Jennings Bryan in 1896 at the Democratic National Convention called "Cross of Gold".To understand the meaning of this short quote from a VERY long speech, we need to consider the context prior to and after to this quote. This excerpt was taken from the first paragraph of the speech as quoted below."Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen of the Convention: I would be presumptuous, indeed, to present myself against the distinguished gentlemen to whom you have listened if this were a mere measuring of abilities; but this is not a contest between persons. The humblest citizen in all the land, when clad in the armor of a righteous cause, is stronger than all the hosts of error. I come to speak to you in defense of a cause as holy as the cause of liberty--the cause of humanity." as quoted from William Jennings Bryan's "Cross of Gold" Speech, July 9, 1896, at the Democratic National Convention, Chicago.As noted in the first part of this paragraph, Mr. Bryan was opening with this statement to illustrate his humble intentions, a noble crusade, and the lack of competition or contest with his fellow Democrats. He explains that this is not a contentious rivalry, but when a person represents a righteous cause, their message, and pursuit are greater than those who do not believe in it (i.e. the "hosts of error"). He closes this opening paragraph by attempting to unify and align the Democratic party to his cause by portraying it as indefensible ("as holy as the cause of liberty {and} humanity"). Incidentally, William Jennings Bryan was a staunch supporter of bimetallism (also known as free silver) which he thought would bring our nation greater prosperity than the gold standard.Remember to vote Brainliest if I have earned it! :)Explanation: Provided above.
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