Anything Quote by P. J. O'Rourke
“In its worse forms, conservatism is a matter of 'I hate strangers and anything that's different.'”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Decline and Fall of the American Empire” by P. J. O'Rourke, 1995
Conservatism can reduce to fear of outsiders and difference.
In simple terms: Fear of difference drives some conservatism.
Question assumptions about others.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political discourse
- immigration debates
- community building
- education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What experiences have shaped your view of strangers?
- How can dialogue reduce fear of difference?
Overgeneralizing ignores nuanced beliefs.