We shall never be abandoned by Heaven while we act worthy of its aid and protection
Samuel AdamsRead
In the midst of these pleasing ideas we should be unfaithful to ourselves if we should ever lose sight of the danger to our liberties if anything partial or extraneous should infect the purity of our free, fair, virtuous, and independent elections.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of maintaining the integrity and purity of elections to protect our liberties.
Samuel Adams highlights the critical need for vigilance in safeguarding the electoral process. He warns that any compromise of election integrity through partiality or external influences threatens the very liberties that free elections are meant to protect. It serves as a reminder to remain aware of potential dangers that could undermine democratic values and the fairness of electoral outcomes.
Themes
LibertyElectionsIntegrityDemocracyVigilance
In practice
Example use cases
During a campaign speech, one might quote Adams to emphasize the need for clean elections.
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