Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page John Viscount Morley Quote “The political spirit is the great force in throwing the love of truth and accurate reasoning into a secondary place.” ~ John Viscount Morley (1838-1923), of BlackburnOn Compromise, 1874 Hypocrisy , Politics , Power , Reason , Truth Ratings and Comments 1 Reply jim k, austin 11/21/08 The US Congress is a great example of this quote. Reply Waffler, Smith, Arkansas 11/21/08 True but politics may also be called simply "compromise" which can be called the "route of all evil" and the "saviour of a natin or people" at the same time. Strange is it not. Reply Waffler, Smith, Arkansas 11/21/08 PS: Oh! I just noticed the quote is from a book titled COMPROMISE. Reply Mike, Norwalk 11/21/08 2 Reply E Archer, NYC 11/21/08 The collective consciousness merely reflects the sum of individual consciousnesses. That is why the path of truth and honor is not just a nicety -- it is integral. The collective more often than not simply unites the lowest common denominator at the expense of truth and reason. Reply A.WOODS, Gloucester 11/21/08 Reply RBESRQ 11/21/08 Three good one's. 1 Reply Ken, Allyn, WA 11/22/08 Political compromise can be used to negotiate the details but one must never compromise basic principles and plain, clear, indisputable fact. Those who do lose their soul. That is, of course, why a great many of our politicians are soulless, empty, despicable creatures. 1 Reply Jamesm, NYC 1/9/09 Henry Adams once said that POLITICS is the organization of hatreds, while others have insisted 'everything is political' This is what goes on to the greatest extent in DC, state capitols and city halls across the nation! Reply Gilbert R. Jones, Glendale, Ca. 1/18/09 Did you know that Bob Schulz (lawyer) and founder of www.wethepeoplefoundation.org has called for a "Continental Congress 2009" to be held this coming March in Philadelphia across from Independence Hall where the original was held by the Founders? The rest of January and all of February will be devoted to preliminary meetings all across the country. The schedules are here, http://www.wethepeoplefoundation.org/UPDATE/misc2008/2009-Pre-CC-Schedule.htm. Here's an opportunity to DO something about it!! SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This John Viscount Morley quote is found in these categories: Hypocrisy quotes Politics quotes Power quotes Reason quotes Truth quotes About John Viscount Morley Bio of John Viscount Morley Quotations by John Viscount Morley Books by/about John Viscount Morley John Viscount Morley videos John Viscount Morley on Wikipedia Astrological chart for John Viscount Morley