I say, of the Congress, then, this - that its aims are…
“I say, of the Congress, then, this - that its aims are mistaken, that the spirit in which it proceeds towards their accomplishment is not a spirit of sincerity and whole-heartedness, and that the methods it has chosen are not the right methods, and the leaders in whom it trusts, not the right sort of men to be leaders; - in brief, that we are at present the blind led, if not by the blind, at any rate by the one-eyed.”
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He criticizes the Congress for lacking sincerity and proper leadership, likening it to a blind or one‑eyed guide.
In simple terms: He says the Congress is misguided.
Demand transparent, sincere leadership.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political reform
- activism
- public policy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What qualities define trustworthy leadership?
- How can citizens hold leaders accountable?
Change may be slow or resisted.