Agree Quote by Stephen Vizinczey
“As a rule, the most dangerous ideas are not the ones that divide people but those on which they agree.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: "The Book of Laughter and Forgetting", 1979
The most harmful ideas are those universally accepted, because they suppress dissent.
In simple terms: Common ideas can be dangerous.
Key Takeaway
Question consensus.
Themes
power
conformity
danger
Mood
cautious
critical
Type
philosophical
provocative
When to use this quote
- political campaigns
- corporate culture
- social media
- academic discourse
Key Concepts
political theory
psychology
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- What accepted ideas might be harmful?
- How can we encourage healthy disagreement?
A Different Perspective
Assumes all consensus is negative.
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![“I will not agree to have this bill [to repeal DADT ] go forward, because our economy is in the tank.” quote by John McCain](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c2c/john-mccain-465_agree_i-will-not-agree-to-have-this-bill-to-re_7321.jpg)
