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.”
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
Stand firm for just causes
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- activism
- public speaking
- legal advocacy
- community organizing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines a truly holy cause?
- How to avoid zealotry while defending liberty?
Righteous causes can be misused for power