Administration Quote by George Washington
“The alternate triumphs of different parties ... make the public administration the mirror of the ill-concerted and incongruous projects of faction, rather than the organ of consistent and wholesome plans digested by common counsels.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Letter to James Madison, 1795
Public administration reflects fragmented factional projects instead of unified, well‑planned policies.
In simple terms: Government mirrors divided interests, not cohesive plans.
Key Takeaway
Promote collaborative, consistent planning.
Themes
government
faction
policy
collaboration
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
political
analytical
When to use this quote
- legislative drafting
- city planning
- inter‑agency coordination
- policy reform
Key Concepts
public administration
political theory
institutional design
Questions to Reflect On
- How can diverse groups find common ground?
- What mechanisms ensure consistent policy?
A Different Perspective
Factions may resist compromise, limiting unity.
