Quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt

A reactionary is a somnambulist walking backwards.

A reactionary is a somnambulist walking backwards.

Summary

This quote describes a reactionary as someone who appears to sleepwalk, moving in a backwards direction. It suggests that a reactionary is someone who resists change and progress, opting instead to cling to outdated ideas or traditional values without critical thinking. By "walking backwards," the quote implies that the reactionary blindly follows the path they are familiar with, unwilling to confront or adapt to the changes and advancements happening around them. It highlights the idea that being a reactionary stifles innovation and inhibits societal growth.

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By Franklin D. Roosevelt

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