Country Quote by Dorothy Bush Koch
“Doing what you thought was right for the country, rather than what was politically expedient, seems almost as quaint now as having civil disagreements with those whose viewpoints differ from your own.”
About This Quote
Choosing principle over political convenience is increasingly rare, making civil discourse harder.
In simple terms: Principles are fading in politics.
Key Takeaway
Uphold integrity despite pressure.
Themes
politics
ethics
civil discourse
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
reflective
political
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- legislative negotiations
Key Concepts
principled leadership
political polarization
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you maintain integrity in politics?
- What role does civil disagreement play today?
A Different Perspective
Risk of alienation from peers.
![“That country [Carthage] was rapidly sinking into the state of barbarism from whence it had been raised by the Phoenician colonies and Roman laws; and every step of intestine discord was marked by some deplorable victory of savage man over civilized society.” quote by Edward Gibbon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/70c/edward-gibbon-710_barbarism_that-country-carthage-was-rapidly-sinkin_393.jpg)
