Change Quote by Woodrow Wilson
“The success of a party means little more than that the Nation is using the party for a large and definite purpose. It seeks to use and interpret a change in its own plans and point of view.”
About This Quote
A political party's success is secondary to its role as a tool for the nation's strategic objectives and ideological shifts
In simple terms: Parties serve the nation's larger plans more than their own success
Recognize the broader purpose behind party actions
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- elections
- legislation
- public discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does party alignment affect national policy?
- What motives drive party strategies?
Party success may mask underlying national agendas