Truth is one forever absolute, but opinion is truth filtered through the moods, the blood, the disposition of the spectator.
Wendell PhillipsRead
Organize, and stand together. Claim something together, and at once; let the nation hear a united demand from the laboring voice, and then, when you have got that, go on after another; but get something.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Unity and organization are crucial for achieving collective goals.
Wendell Phillips emphasizes the importance of solidarity among individuals, particularly in the labor movement. He urges people to organize themselves and present a united front when making demands, suggesting that through collective action, they can achieve significant outcomes and continue pressing for additional improvements.
Themes
UnityOrganizationCollective ActionLaborDemands
In practice
Example use cases
During a labor rally to inspire solidarity among workers.
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