I considered mores to be one of the great general causes…
“I considered mores to be one of the great general causes responsible for the maintenance of a democratic republic . . . the term "mores" . . . meaning . . . habits of the heart.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Mores are the shared habits of the heart that sustain a democratic society.
In simple terms: Mores are collective moral habits.
Cultivate virtuous habits.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- civic education
- community building
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What habits of the heart do you value?
- How can societies nurture healthy mores?
Mores can be vague and hard to define precisely.