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“Said an opponent to me after my last protest was sent in, what party would you vote for, if you could? Neither. I would have a moral sentiment party. I would know the private character of my candidate, would know also whether he takes care of his own property - whether he had failed in business…” quote by Harriot Kezia Hunt
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“Said an opponent to me after my last protest was sent in, what party would you vote for, if you could? Neither. I would have a moral sentiment party. I would know the private character of my candidate, would know also whether he takes care of his own property - whether he had failed in business - if so, whether he had paid back every dollar of debt as fast as he had earned them. Yes, every candidate should be examined morally, and if it be found that he has not been true to the monitions of conscience in one direction, he cannot or will not be in another.”

Harriot Kezia Hunt

About This Quote

Source Essay: Political reflections, 1860

Political choices should be based on personal moral character and financial integrity, not party affiliation.

In simple terms: Vote based on character, not party.

Key Takeaway

Evaluate candidates by ethics and responsibility.

Themes

ethics politics integrity

Mood

thoughtful critical

Type

philosophical reflective

When to use this quote

  • voting decisions
  • candidate research
  • civic engagement

Key Concepts

character assessment financial accountability

Questions to Reflect On

  • What criteria truly reflect a candidate’s integrity?
  • How do you balance personal values with public policy?
A Different Perspective

Moral judgments can be subjective and hard to verify.

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