America Quote by George Washington
“This tribe of black gentry work more effectually against us, than the enemy's arms. They are a hundred times more dangerous to our liberties, and the great cause we are engaged in. It is much to be lamented that each State, long ere this, has not hunted them down as pests to society, and the greatest enemies we have to the happiness of America.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Letter to the Continental Congress, 1775
The quote warns that internal elites can threaten liberty more than external foes, urging vigilance against domestic subversion.
In simple terms: Domestic elites can be more dangerous than foreign enemies.
Key Takeaway
Guard against internal threats to freedom.
Themes
politics
liberty
elite power
national security
Mood
cautious
critical
reflective
Type
historical
political
warning
When to use this quote
- political reform
- law enforcement
- public awareness
- civil liberties
- education
Key Concepts
Republicanism
civic vigilance
class conflict
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we balance vigilance with fairness?
- What safeguards prevent abuse of such warnings?
A Different Perspective
The statement may overgeneralize and incite suspicion without evidence.
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