Evil Quote by Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke
“Faction is to party what the superlative is to the positive. Party is a political evil, and faction is the worst of all parties.”
About This Quote
Faction is the extreme form of party politics, representing the worst political evil compared to ordinary parties.
In simple terms: Faction is the worst political evil, worse than parties.
Key Takeaway
Beware of extreme partisan factions.
Themes
politics
ethics
group dynamics
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- legislative bodies
- party meetings
- activist groups
Key Concepts
factionalism
political theory
power structures
Questions to Reflect On
- What distinguishes a faction from a party?
- How can healthy debate avoid factionalism?
A Different Perspective
Not all factions are equally harmful; context matters.
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