In order to win victory now, we want the vote of every Republican - of every Grant Republican, and every anti-Grant Republican, in America - of every Blaine man and every anti-Blaine man. The vote of every follower of every candidate is needed to make success certain. Therefore I say, gentlemen and brethren, we are here to take calm counsel together, and inquire what we shall do.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Victory requires uniting all supporters despite disagreements. Calm collaboration is essential for success.
- In plain terms
- Gather all votes regardless of internal splits and plan together calmly.
- What can you take from it?
- Unite supporters despite differences to ensure success.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you unite divided groups?
- What common goals exist?
Another view
It assumes all factions can be reconciled easily.
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