Quote by Jon Meacham

A wise nation should cultivate a political spirit that allows opponents to cooperate without fearing an automatic execution from their core supporters. Who knew that the real rogues in American politics would be the ones who dare to get along?

A wise nation should cultivate a political spirit that allow

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of promoting an inclusive political environment where opponents can work together without the fear of facing severe backlash from their own supporters. It suggests that a truly intelligent nation would foster a climate where cooperation and finding common ground are valued, rather than demonizing those who engage in bipartisanship. Surprisingly, the quote suggests that oftentimes, the real rebels in American politics are those who have the courage to put aside differences and work towards collaboration, going against the status quo of rigid partisan politics.

Topics

Politics

By Jon Meacham

Liked the quote? Share it with your friends.

Random Quotations

I always wanted to be a designer. I read books on fashion fr

I always wanted to be a designer. I read books on fashion from the age of 12.

Alexander McQueen

Age

I'm not the type of guy who enjoys one-night stands. It leav

I'm not the type of guy who enjoys one-night stands. It leaves me feeling very empty and cynical. It's not even fun sexually. I need to feel something for the woman and entertain the vain hope that it may lead to a relationship.

Hope

I told my mom I would graduate. I owe that much to her and m

I told my mom I would graduate. I owe that much to her and myself.

Carmelo Anthony

Mom

He smote the rock of the national resources, and abundant st

He smote the rock of the national resources, and abundant streams of revenue gushed forth. He touched the dead corpse of the Public Credit, and it sprung upon its feet. The fabled birth of Minerva, from the brain of Jove, was hardly more sudden or more perfect than the financial system of the United States, as it burst forth from the conceptions of Alexander Hamilton.

The important thing is not what they think of me, but what I

The important thing is not what they think of me, but what I think of them.

Opinion

No matter what Joe Hoffman and Wade Preston say, it's not ge

No matter what Joe Hoffman and Wade Preston say, it's not gender that makes a family; it's love. You don't need a mother and a father; you don't necessarily even need two parents. You just need someone who's got your back.

Family

Science fiction is, after all, the art of extrapolation.

Science fiction is, after all, the art of extrapolation.

Art Science

All my graduation money went to paying for bartending classe

All my graduation money went to paying for bartending classes so I could have a side gig. I bartended for two months before I was supposed to move to New York and then two months later I got the job as an understudy in 'Sister Act' and haven't looked back since.

A cat is a soft, indestructible automaton provided by nature

A cat is a soft, indestructible automaton provided by nature to be kicked when things go wrong in the domestic circle.

Cats

I only scream and scratch when something's only 'really good

I only scream and scratch when something's only 'really good' or 'good', I want to be great, or let's go home.

Home

Disturbances in society are never more fearful than when tho

Disturbances in society are never more fearful than when those who are stirring up the trouble can use the pretext of religion to mask their true designs.

Revolution

Pascal keeps your hand tied. C gives you enough rope to hang

Pascal keeps your hand tied. C gives you enough rope to hang yourself.

Programs & Programming