Confidence Quote by Dorothea Brande
“The worst effect of party is its tendency to generate narrow, false, and illiberal prejudices, by teaching the adherents of one party to regard those that belong to an opposing party as unworthy of confidence.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Power of Positive Thinking? Not known, null
Party loyalty can breed narrow, false, and illiberal biases, eroding trust in opponents.
In simple terms: Partisan bias creates distrust.
Key Takeaway
Beware of partisan prejudice.
Themes
politics
bias
trust
Mood
cautious
critical
Type
advisory
reflective
When to use this quote
- elections
- workplace debates
- online forums
- community meetings
Key Concepts
social psychology
groupthink
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you challenge your own political assumptions?
- What steps can foster cross‑party dialogue?
A Different Perspective
Bias can be mitigated through exposure to diverse viewpoints.
