Inspirational Quote by Timothy Ballard
““to be ultra is to go beyond. is to attack the scepter in the name of the throne, and the miter in the name of the alter; it is to mistreat the thing you support; it is to kick in the traces; is is to cavil at the stake for undercooking heretics; it is to reproach the idol for lack of idolatry; it is to insult through an excess of respect; it is to find to little papistry in the pope; in the king to little royalty, and too much light in the night; it is to be dissatisfied with the albatross, with snow ,with the swan, and the lily for not being white enough; it is to champion things to the point of becoming their enemy, it is to become so pro you become con.” ~Victor Hugo””
About This Quote
Satirically critiques extreme zealotry that twists respect into contempt and excess.
In simple terms: Extremism perverts respect into hypocrisy.
Key Takeaway
Beware of dogmatic excess that undermines genuine values.
Themes
extremism
hypocrisy
religious zeal
critical thinking
integrity
Mood
critical
analytical
skeptical
Type
Inspirational:0
Respect:1
Ultra:0
Idolatry Insult:0
Insult Excess:0
Ultra Attack:0
Excess Respect:0
When to use this quote
- debate clubs
- critical reading
- self‑reflection
- dialogue groups
Key Concepts
philosophy
theology
ethics
political science
Questions to Reflect On
- What boundaries separate healthy respect from harmful zeal?
- How can you practice balanced reverence?
A Different Perspective
May conflate critique with cynicism.
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