Quote by John le Carre

Ideologies have no heart of their own. They're the whores and angels of our striving selves.

Ideologies have no heart of their own. They're the whores an

Summary

This quote suggests that ideologies are not inherently good or bad, but rather reflections of our own desires and aspirations. It implies that ideologies can be used for both positive and negative purposes, depending on the intentions of those who embrace them. Just like how a person's actions can fluctuate between virtuous and immoral, ideologies are subject to the motivations and actions of individuals. Whether ideologies serve as benevolent angels or immoral whores depends on the moral compass and motivations of those who interpret, promote, and follow them.

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Ideology

By John le Carre

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