I do deeply deplore, of the sake of the cause, the…
“I do deeply deplore, of the sake of the cause, the prevalent notion, that the clergy must be had, either by persuasion or by bribery. They will not need persuasion or bribery, if their hearts are with us; if they are not, we are better without them. It is idle to suppose that the kingdom of heaven cannot come on earth, without their cooperation.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker argues that clergy are unnecessary for achieving a heavenly kingdom on earth; their support is irrelevant if they lack genuine commitment.
In simple terms: Clergy not needed if they aren't sincere.
Key Takeaway
Focus on sincere allies, not positions.
Themes
politics
religion
leadership
Mood
skeptical
critical
Type
advice
political
When to use this quote
- activism
- community building
- political campaigning
- faith movements
Key Concepts
skepticism
authority
collaboration
Questions to Reflect On
- Are there benefits to engaging sincere religious leaders?
- How does exclusion affect societal cohesion?
A Different Perspective
If clergy are truly aligned, excluding them may weaken moral authority.