Ancient Quote by Bill Maher
“Republicans stand by their convictions. Stupid, ignorant, world-destroying convictions based on disproven economic fantasies and ancient books full of primitive morality and magic people. But convictions, nonetheless.”
About This Quote
Source TV Show: Real Time with Bill Maher, 2021
The speaker critiques certain political convictions as irrational and harmful, yet acknowledges that convictions persist despite their flaws.
In simple terms: Convictions can be irrational yet still held strongly.
Question and challenge harmful beliefs.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- politics
- media commentary
- public discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do people cling to harmful beliefs?
- How can rational discourse shift entrenched convictions?
Convictions may be deeply rooted and resistant to change.