Quote by John Jay Chapman
A political organization is a transferable commodity. You could not find a better way of killing virtue than by packing it into one of these contraptions which some gang of thieves is sure to find useful.
Summary
This quote highlights the corrupting nature of political organizations. It suggests that when virtue or moral principles are confined within a political group, they are likely to be compromised or destroyed. By comparing political organizations to "contraptions" utilized by a gang of thieves, the quote symbolizes how such entities can use these institutions for their own selfish gain. It implies that the inherently noble values of virtue and integrity can be easily manipulated and exploited within the realm of politics, leading to the downfall of moral principles.
Topics
Politics
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