Quote by Colin Welch

To be conservative requires no brains whatsoever. Cabbages, cows and conifers are conservatives, and are so stupid they don't even know it. All that is basically required is acceptance of what exists.

To be conservative requires no brains whatsoever. Cabbages,

Summary

This quote suggests that conservatism does not involve intellectual or critical thinking. It compares conservatives to cabbages, cows, and conifers, implying that they mindlessly go along with existing norms and practices without questioning or considering alternative perspectives. The statement appears to be criticizing the lack of adaptability and open-mindedness often associated with conservatism, implying that it requires little mental effort to simply accept the status quo.

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Conservatism

By Colin Welch

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