Conservatism Quotes

208 Conservatism quotes by 163 unique authors

A conservative party that reshapes its self-presentation according to the suggestions of the liberal media, of course, may very well get what such lack of… — Alan Keyes
We will not adopt the fantastic hypocrisy of modern conservatism which preaches the values of families and communities, while conducting a direct assault on them… — Paul Keating
Indeed, while Nature is wonderfully inventive of new structures, her conservatism in holding on to old ones is still more remarkable. In the ascending line… — John M. Tyler
I think the most basic difference between Liberalism and Conservatism today, at its core, is that Conservatives just seem to want a better world for… — Derek R. Audette
Fanaticism, or, to call it by its milder name, enthusiasm, is only powerful and active so long as it is aggressive. Establish it firmly in… — James Russell Lowell
Conservatism is sometimes a symptom of sterility. Those who have nothing in them that can grow and develop must cling to what they have in… — Eric Hoffer
Conservatism is the maintenance of conventions already in force. — Thorstein Veblen
I embrace my blackness, just as I do my conservatism and my Christianity, but I don't want to be defined or pigeonholed by any one… — J C Watts
The two parties which divide the State, the party of Conservatism and that of Innovation are very old, and have disputed the possession of the… — Ralph Waldo Emerson
Conservatism, we are told, is out-of-date. This charge is preposterous and we ought to boldly say so. The laws of God, and of nature, have… — Barry Goldwater
Just as the financial crisis has created toxic assets and 'zombie' financial institutions, so has it transformed conservatism into a movement of the living dead. — Thomas Frank
In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes. — Benjamin Franklin
There is danger in reckless change, but greater danger in blind conservatism. — Henry George
Perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work you already did. — Newt Gingrich
Liberalism is trust of the people tempered by prudence. Conservatism is distrust of the people tempered by fear. — William E. Gladstone
All socio-political phenomena in the U.K. come laden with the baggage of a class-based theory or two attached to them. In the case of gay… — Evan Davis
Among the best traitors Ireland has ever had, Mother Church ranks at the very top, a massive obstacle in the path to equality and freedom.… — Bernadette Devlin
Conservatism discards Prescription, shrinks from Principle, disavows Progress; having rejected all respect for antiquity, it offers no redress for the present, and makes no preparation… — Benjamin Disraeli
There is no victory at bargain basement prices. — Dwight D. Eisenhower
Continuity is at the heart of conservatism: ecology serves that heart. — Garrett Hardin

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