Class Quote by Theodore Roosevelt
“Any man who tries to excite class hatred, sectional hate, hate of creeds, any kind of hatred in our community, though he may affect to do it in the interest of the class he is addressing, is in the long run with absolute certainly that class's own worst enemy.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to the National Association of Manufacturers, 1905
Inciting hatred harms the community and ultimately betrays the very class it claims to protect.
In simple terms: Hatred destroys community and class interests.
Key Takeaway
Reject hatred, promote unity.
Themes
social cohesion
class conflict
ethics
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
ethical
political
When to use this quote
- public discourse
- community organizing
- policy making
Key Concepts
Community building
political rhetoric
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we address grievances without hatred?
- What unites diverse groups?
A Different Perspective
Some argue controlled anger can mobilize action; caution needed.
