Quote by Mark Twain

When the doctrine of allegiance to party can utterly up-end a man's moral constitution and make a temporary fool of him besides, what excuse are you going to offer for preaching it, teaching it, extending it, perpetuating it? Shall you say, the best good of the country demands allegiance to party? Shall you also say it demands that a man kick his truth and his conscience into the gutter, and become a mouthing lunatic, besides?

When the doctrine of allegiance to party can utterly up-end

Summary

This quote questions the justification for promoting blind loyalty to a political party. It argues that when loyalty to a party causes a person to compromise their moral values, it becomes problematic. The quote challenges the notion that allegiance to a party is necessary for the greater good of the country. It emphasizes that demanding individuals to abandon their truths, principles, and conscience in favor of mindlessly supporting a party is akin to intellectual absurdity. The quote invites reflection on the ethical consequences of prioritizing party loyalty over personal integrity.

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