Sweet is the voice of a sister in the season of sorrow.
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Damn your principles! Stick to your party.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of loyalty to one's party over personal principles.
Benjamin Disraeli's quote reflects a pragmatic approach to politics, suggesting that loyalty to party affiliation may take precedence over individual beliefs or principles. It implies that in the political arena, one may have to set aside personal values for the greater good of party unity and success, highlighting the complex relationship between individual morality and institutional allegiance.
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In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a political debate to emphasize the importance of party loyalty.
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