Quote by A. Bartlett Giamatti

There are many who lust for the simple answers of doctrine or decree. They are on the left and right. They are not confined to a single part of the society. They are terrorists of the mind.

There are many who lust for the simple answers of doctrine o

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This quote suggests that there are individuals from diverse backgrounds who seek straightforward and uncomplicated solutions in the form of strict doctrines or decrees. It highlights that these individuals can be found across the political spectrum and are not limited to a particular segment of society. By portraying them as "terrorists of the mind," the quote implies that these people restrict critical thinking and promote rigid ideologies, potentially harming intellectual exploration and the open exchange of ideas.

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