Intellectual Quote by Frank Moore Colby
“If a large city can, after intense intellectual efforts, choose for its mayor a man who merely will not steal from it, we consider it a triumph of the suffrage.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "The City and Democracy" (1905) in The Magazine of Politics
A city’s ability to elect an honest mayor after intense intellectual effort is seen as a triumph of democratic suffrage.
In simple terms: Choosing an honest leader shows democracy’s success.
Key Takeaway
Value and protect democratic processes.
Themes
democracy
politics
integrity
Mood
hopeful
serious
Type
political
educational
When to use this quote
- voting
- community meetings
- political activism
Key Concepts
civic virtue
electoral theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards ensure honest leadership?
- How can citizens improve political engagement?
A Different Perspective
Idealizes outcomes without acknowledging systemic challenges.
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