Quote by Mark Twain

Conservatism is the blind and fear-filled worship of dead radicals.

Conservatism is the blind and fear-filled worship of dead ra

Summary

This quote suggests that conservatism involves blindly adhering to the ideas and principles of past radicals or revolutionaries without critically examining their relevance in the present. The word "worship" implies an unquestioning and uncritical devotion to the ideas of these figures, suggesting a lack of openness to new perspectives. Moreover, the inclusion of "blind" and "fear-filled" implies that conservatism is driven by fear and a resistance to change, rather than rational analysis. Overall, the quote portrays conservatism as a stagnant belief system that does not adapt to the evolving needs and challenges of society.

By Mark Twain

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