The reasons and purposes for habits are always lies that are added only after some people begin to attack these habits and to ask for reasons and purposes. At this point the conservatives of all ages are thoroughly dishonest: they add lies.

Summary

This quote suggests that when some individuals question or criticize established habits or traditions, there is a tendency for conservatives to defend them using dishonest justifications. The speaker argues that reasons and purposes for these habits are often created as a response to the challenge, rather than being inherent or genuine. This implies that conservatives may resort to falsehoods in an attempt to maintain the status quo and protect longstanding practices from criticism or change.

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