Communist Quote by E. B. White
“Security, for me, took a tumble not when I read that there were Communists in Hollywood but when I read your editorial in praise of loyalty testing and thought control. If a man is in health, he doesn't need to take anybody else's temperature to know where he is going.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "The New Yorker" editorial commentary, 1940s
The author critiques the absurdity of imposing loyalty tests, arguing personal health and self‑knowledge are sufficient guides.
In simple terms: Blind loyalty tests are unnecessary when one is self‑aware.
Key Takeaway
Trust your own judgment.
Themes
individualism
freedom
political criticism
health
Mood
skeptical
reflective
Type
critical
political
When to use this quote
- personal decision making
- political discourse
- media criticism
Key Concepts
autonomy
self‑knowledge
skepticism
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you ever rely on external feedback?
- When is external validation useful?
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Overlooks collective safety concerns.
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