Body Quote by Anthony Trollope
“When any body of statesmen make public asservations by one or various voices, that there is no discord among them, not a dissentient voice on any subject, people are apt to suppose that they cannot hang together much longer.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Way We Live Now by Anthony Trollope, 1875
When leaders appear uniformly agreeable, observers suspect they lack cohesion and may soon fall apart.
In simple terms: Uniform agreement may hide underlying tension.
Key Takeaway
Watch for hidden discord.
Themes
politics
leadership
unity
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
critical
observational
When to use this quote
- corporate meetings
- government coalitions
- team projects
Key Concepts
political science
group dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What signs indicate genuine unity?
- How do you address hidden dissent?
A Different Perspective
Consensus can be superficial, masking real issues.
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