The education of youth, an employment of more consequence than making laws and preaching the gospel, because it lays the foundation on which both law and gospel rest for success.
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In selecting men for office, let principle be your guide. Regard not the particular sect or denomination of the candidate-look to his character.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Choose leaders based on their principles and character, not their background or beliefs.
Noah Webster emphasizes the importance of character and moral principles when selecting individuals for leadership positions. He argues that the specific religious or social affiliations of a candidate should not influence the decision-making process; instead, one should focus on the individual's integrity and ethical standards.
Themes
LeadershipPrincipleCharacterOfficeSelection
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote in a speech about the importance of ethical leadership at a political rally.
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The virtues of men are of more consequence to society than their abilities, and for this reason, the heart should be cultivated with more assiduity than the head.
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To exterminate our popular vices is a work of far more importance to the character and happiness of our citizens than any other improvements in our system of education.
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