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Armor Quote by William Jennings Bryan

“This is not a contest between persons. The humblest citizen in all the land, when clad in the armor of a righteous cause, is stronger than all the hosts of error. I come to you in defense of a cause as holy as the cause of liberty - the cause of humanity.” quote by William Jennings Bryan
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“This is not a contest between persons. The humblest citizen in all the land, when clad in the armor of a righteous cause, is stronger than all the hosts of error. I come to you in defense of a cause as holy as the cause of liberty - the cause of humanity.”

William Jennings Bryan

About This Quote

Source Speech: Defense of Liberty, 1900

A righteous cause gives strength, surpassing errors and opposition

In simple terms: Moral conviction empowers against falsehoods

Key Takeaway

Stand firm for just causes

Themes

justice morality liberty humanity

Mood

determined hopeful

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • activism
  • public speaking
  • legal advocacy
  • community organizing

Key Concepts

Ethics political philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What defines a truly holy cause?
  • How to avoid zealotry while defending liberty?
A Different Perspective

Righteous causes can be misused for power

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