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“Every Tory is a coward; for servile, slavish, self-interested fear is the foundation of Toryism; and a man under such influence, though he may be cruel, never can be brave.” quote by Thomas Paine
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“Every Tory is a coward; for servile, slavish, self-interested fear is the foundation of Toryism; and a man under such influence, though he may be cruel, never can be brave.”

Thomas Paine

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Toryism is seen as cowardly and self‑serving, lacking true bravery.

In simple terms: Tories are portrayed as cowardly and self‑interested.

Key Takeaway

Question political labels critically.

Themes

politics morality courage

Mood

skeptical critical

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • voting decisions
  • political discussions
  • activism

Key Concepts

ideological critique character analysis

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do all members of a party share these traits?
  • Can courage exist within the described ideology?
A Different Perspective

Overgeneralizing can ignore individual variation.

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