Quote by Eric Hoffer, Reflections on the

Though dissenters seem to question everything in sight, they are actually bundles of dusty answers and never conceived a new question. What offends us most in the literature of dissent is the lack of hesitation and wonder.

Though dissenters seem to question everything in sight, they

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This quote suggests that while dissenters may appear to challenge established ideas and beliefs, they often lack the ability to ask genuinely new and thought-provoking questions. They may think they are bringing new perspectives, but in reality, they are merely recycling old answers to existing questions. The most offensive aspect of dissenting literature is the absence of curiosity and awe, as it fails to engage with a sense of wonder and explore uncharted territories of inquiry. True intellectual progress requires not only challenging existing notions but also being open to exploring alternative possibilities with humility and a genuine sense of curiosity.

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