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“When you have a strong conservative streak in your society,” Zeyk would say, “which detaches itself from the progressive streak, that’s when you get the worst kinds of civil wars.” quote by Kim Stanley Robinson
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““When you have a strong conservative streak in your society,” Zeyk would say, “which detaches itself from the progressive streak, that’s when you get the worst kinds of civil wars.””

Kim Stanley Robinson

About This Quote

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When conservative and progressive forces separate, societies risk extreme internal conflict.

In simple terms: Division fuels civil war.

Key Takeaway

Seek common ground.

Themes

politics society conflict

Mood

critical concerned

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • national elections
  • community debates
  • policy reforms
  • social movements

Key Concepts

polarization ideological rigidity

Questions to Reflect On

  • What bridges can unite opposing sides?
  • How to reduce ideological echo chambers?
A Different Perspective

Compromise can be hard to achieve.

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