The State, in choosing men to serve it, takes no notice of their opinions. If they be willing faithfully to serve it, that satisfies.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Cromwell states the state cares about service loyalty, not personal opinions.
- In plain terms
- The state wants service, not your political views.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on loyalty and service over ideology.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Should the state care about opinions?
- Is loyalty more important than belief?
Another view
It may suppress necessary dissent or independent thought.
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