it will, I believe, be everywhere found, that as the clergy are, or are not what they ought to be, so are the rest of the nation.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The quality of the clergy reflects the moral state of the nation.
- In plain terms
- Leaders mirror the condition of their people.
- What can you take from it?
- Improve leaders to improve society.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do leaders set the tone?
- Who is responsible for change?
Another view
Individuals matter more than institutions.
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