quotations about conservatives
Conservatism is the blind and fear-filled worship of dead radicals.
MARK TWAIN
attributed, Mark Twain on Common Sense: Timeless Advice and Words of Wisdom from America's Most-Revered Humorist
Conservatism, though a necessary element in any stable society, is not a social program; in its paternalistic, nationalistic and power adoring tendencies it is often closer to socialism than true liberalism; and with its traditionalistic, anti-intellectual, and often mystical propensities it will never, except in short periods of disillusionment, appeal to the young and all those others who believe that some changes are desirable if this world is to become a better place.
FRIEDRICH HAYEK
The Road to Serfdom
Clinging to any form of conservatism can be dangerous. Become too conservative and you are unprepared for surprises.
FRANK HERBERT
Chapterhouse: Dune
Conservatism can only win in the short term, because society cannot stop evolving.
CHUCK KLOSTERMAN
I Wear the Black Hat: Grappling with Villains
To be conservative requires no brains whatsoever. Cabbages, cows and conifers are conservatives, and are so stupid they don’t even know it. All that is basically required is acceptance of what exists.
COLIN WELCH
London Spectator, Jul. 21, 1967