I do deeply deplore, of the sake of the cause, the prevalent notion, that the clergy must be had, either by persuasion or by bribery. They will not need persuasion or bribery, if their hearts are with us; if they are not, we are better without them. It is idle to suppose that the kingdom of heaven cannot come on earth, without their cooperation.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Clergy should not be recruited through persuasion or bribery. True cooperation comes from shared heart values, not forced alignment.
- In plain terms
- Do not bribe clergy; they join if their hearts agree.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on shared values rather than recruiting tactics.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you recruit based on shared values or just numbers?
- How important is genuine belief in collaboration?
Another view
Some organizations may still rely on persuasion to grow membership.
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