Richard Hofstadter Quotes

A collection of quotes by Richard Hofstadter.

Richard Hofstadter (1916-1970) was an American historian and public intellectual known for his insightful analysis of American politics and intellectual thought. He was born in Buffalo, New York, and obtained his education at the University of Buffalo and Columbia University. Hofstadter's seminal works, including "The Age of Reform" and "Anti-Intellectualism in American Life," explored various aspects of American history, challenging popular narratives and examining the complexities of political ideology and cultural misperceptions. Through his rigorous scholarship and engaging prose, Hofstadter significantly influenced the field of American history and his legacy remains relevant today.

The delicate thing about the university is that it has a mix

The delicate thing about the university is that it has a mixed character, that it is suspended between its position in the eternal world, with all its corruption and evils and cruelties, and the splendid world of our imagination.

Richard Hofstadter

Imagination