Quote by Leo Rosten

A conservative is one who admires radicals centuries after they're dead.

A conservative is one who admires radicals centuries after t

Summary

This quote humorously implies that conservatives, typically resistant to radical ideas or change, often appreciate and respect the impact of revolutionary thinkers long after they are no longer a threat. By contrasting the conservative's admiration for long-gone radicals, it suggests that conservatives tend to be more accepting of radical ideas in retrospect rather than embracing them in the present.

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