Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

All conservatives are such from personal defects. They have been effeminated by position or nature, born halt and blind, through luxury of their parents, and can only, like invalids, act on the defensive.

All conservatives are such from personal defects. They have

Summary

This quote suggests that conservative individuals possess personal flaws that influence their political beliefs. It implies that conservatism arises from a sense of weakness or vulnerability, claiming that conservatives are weakened by their privileged upbringing and can only respond to challenges in a defensive manner. The use of terms like "effeminated" and "invalids" carries a derogatory tone, portraying conservatives as inherently defective and incapable of proactive action. Overall, this quote seeks to delegitimize conservative ideology by attributing it to personal shortcomings.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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