Counselor Quote by Joseph Smith, Jr
“Our nation, which possesses greater resources than any other, is rent, from center to circumference, with party strife, political intrigues, and sectional interest; our counselors are panic stricken, our legislators are astonished, and our senators are confounded.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to the Latter‑Day Saints, 1839
Political division and partisan conflict fracture a nation, causing confusion among leaders and citizens alike.
In simple terms: Political infighting harms the country.
Key Takeaway
Seek unity over partisan strife.
Themes
politics
division
leadership
unity
Mood
concerned
hopeful
urgent
Type
political
advice
When to use this quote
- elections
- legislative negotiations
- community building
- policy debates
Key Concepts
political science
social cohesion
conflict resolution
Questions to Reflect On
- How can leaders foster cooperation?
- What steps reduce partisan tension?
A Different Perspective
Resolution requires compromise, which can be difficult to achieve.
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