Adherence Quote by Elihu Root

The integrative tendencies of the individual are incomparably more dangerous than his self-assertive tendencies.

— Arthur Koestler

The passions possess a certain injustice and self interest which makes it dangerous to follow them, and in reality we should distrust them even…

— Francois de La Rochefoucauld

Strong prejudices in an ill-formed mind are hazardous to government, and when combined with a position of power even more so.

— Barbara Tuchman

Prejudice is always dangerous.

— Wendy Beckett

No tendency is quite so strong in human nature as the desire to lay down rules of conduct for other people.

— William Howard Taft

The Founding Fathers worried that 'some common impulse of passion' might lead many to subvert the rights of the few. It's a rational fear,…

— David Harsanyi

It is easier to exclude harmful passions than to rule them, and to deny them admittance than to control them after they have been…

— Seneca the Younger

You have to have a temperamental attraction to dangerous ideas.

— Jim Holt

An indiscriminate distrust of human nature is the worst consequence of a miserable condition, whether brought about by innocence or guilt. And though want…

— Herman Melville

To be one's self, and unafraid whether right or wrong, is more admirable than the easy cowardice of surrender to conformity.

— Irving Wallace

Any deviation is looked upon as a perversion, is feared, and is usually a target of hatred and prejudice.

— Joey Skaggs