Community Quote by Daniel Webster
“Let us hold fast the great truth, that communities are responsible, as well as individuals; that no government is respectable which is not just. Without unspotted purity of public faith, without sacred public principle, fidelity, and honor, no machinery of laws, can give dignity to political society.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Congressional Address, 1835, Daniel Webster
Society's moral integrity depends on both communal and individual justice, not just government actions.
In simple terms: Communities and people must be just for society to thrive.
Key Takeaway
Uphold justice at all levels.
Themes
ethics
law
community
government
integrity
Mood
inspirational
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- legislation
- civic education
- community organizing
- judicial reform
Key Concepts
public virtue
social contract
Questions to Reflect On
- What responsibilities do citizens have to maintain public virtue?
- How can communities foster collective integrity?
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