Allegiance Quote by Jonathan Mayhew
“Not to discontinue our allegiance, in this case, would be to join with the sovereign in promoting the slavery and misery of that society, the welfare of which, we ourselves, as well as our sovereign, are indispensably obliged to secure and promote, as far as in us lies.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Sermon on the Perils of Complicity, 1775
Refusing to support an unjust system requires active resistance, not passive loyalty to authority.
In simple terms: Resist oppression rather than merely obey.
Key Takeaway
Choose moral action over blind allegiance.
Themes
ethics
political responsibility
civil disobedience
Mood
serious
reflective
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- political activism
- community organizing
- personal decision making
Key Concepts
moral courage
social justice
Questions to Reflect On
- What injustices do you witness today?
- How can you act responsibly without compromising safety?
A Different Perspective
Risk of personal loss or backlash may deter action.
