Badges Quote by John Quincy Adams
“There still remains one effort of magnanimity, one sacrifice of prejudice and passion, to be made by the individuals throughout the nation who have heretofore followed the standards of political party. It is that of discarding every remnant of rancor against each other, of embracing as countrymen and friends, and of yielding to talents and virtue alone that confidence which in times of contention for principle was bestowed only upon those who bore the badge of party communion.”
About This Quote
A call for citizens to abandon partisan hostility and judge individuals solely on merit and virtue, especially during divisive times.
In simple terms: Reject party bias; value talent.
Key Takeaway
Unity through meritocracy.
Themes
politics
social cohesion
leadership
ethics
national identity
Mood
hopeful
inspirational
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political debates
- legislative negotiations
- community decision‑making
- campaign strategies
- public discourse
Key Concepts
partisanship
prejudice
virtue
talent
Practical Applications
- policy drafting
- civic education
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we foster merit‑based evaluation in polarized environments?
- What mechanisms reduce partisan rancor in institutions?
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