It would conduce to national progress and save a great…
“It would conduce to national progress and save a great deal of time and trouble if we cultivated the habit of never supporting the resolutions either by speaking or voting for them if we had not either the intention or the ability to carry them out.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Advocates only endorsing policies you can truly implement, to avoid wasted effort and false support.
In simple terms: Support only what you can act on.
Key Takeaway
Commit to realistic promises.
Themes
integrity
politics
responsibility
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
ethical
political
When to use this quote
- legislative voting
- community organizing
- personal decision making
Key Concepts
civic duty
ethical consistency
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you assess your ability before committing?
- What are the risks of supporting unfeasible resolutions?
A Different Perspective
Idealism may clash with pragmatic constraints.