My days – the blossom of my youth and the flower of my manhood – have been darkened by the dreariness of servitude. In this my native land – in the land of my sires – I am degraded without fault as an alien and an outcast.
Daniel O'ConnellRead
Nothing is politically right which is morally wrong.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Ethical principles should guide political decisions.
This quote emphasizes the importance of morality in politics, suggesting that actions or policies that are deemed politically correct cannot be justified if they compromise fundamental moral values. It calls for a moral examination of political decisions and actions, reminding us that ethical considerations should take precedence over mere political expediency.
Themes
MoralityPoliticsEthicsRightWrong
In practice
Example use cases
In a political debate, to emphasize the importance of ethical governance.
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