Question

A republic, by which i mean a government in which the scheme of representation takes place, opens a different prospect, and promises the cure for which we are seeking. . . [one effect of government by representatives is] . . . to refine and enlarge the public views, by passing them through the medium of a chosen body of citizens, whose wisdom may best discern the true interest of their country, and whose patriotism and love of justice will be least likely to sacrifice it to temporary or partial considerations. under such a regulation, it may well happen that the public voice, pronounced by the representatives of the people, will be more consonant to the public good than if pronounced by the people themselves, convened for the purpose. . . . what does it mean

Answer 1

I believe the answer is:  People make decisions and input but its the representative who actually make the decisions for the best of people

One positive benefit of a republic compared to direct democracy is that one legislation often cannot harmonize with other legislation. Because of this, giving the citizens with the power to choose the type of legislation is extremely risky for the nation's stability.