Class Quote by Theodore Roosevelt
“There must be no division by class hatred, whether this hatred be that of creed against creed, nationality against nationality, section against section, or men of one social or industrial condition against men of another social and industrial condition. We must ever judge each individual on his own conduct and merits, and not on his membership in any class, whether that class be based on theological, social, or industrial considerations.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: National Conservation Conference, 1905
He argues that hatred based on class, creed, nationality, or social status is unjust; individuals should be judged by personal merit.
In simple terms: Judge people by actions, not group identity.
Key Takeaway
Value individual merit.
Themes
equality
social justice
human dignity
anti‑discrimination
Mood
inspirational
serious
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- workplace hiring
- community building
- policy making
- education curricula
Key Concepts
individual merit
social cohesion
ethical judgment
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies enforce merit‑based evaluation?
- What mechanisms reduce group‑based prejudice?
A Different Perspective
Deep‑seated biases can persist despite ideals.
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