Things must be done by parties, not by persons using parties as tools.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Political parties should serve the public good, not just be tools for individuals.
- In plain terms
- Groups should be bigger than the people who run them.
- What can you take from it?
- Parties exist for collective goals, not personal tools.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who should control a political party?
- Can a party outlast its founder?
Another view
Individuals always play a role in party direction.
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