"Anti-intellectualism ... has been present in some form and degree in most societies; in one it takes the form of the administering of hemlock, in another of town-and-gown riots, in another of censorship and regimentation, in still another of Congressional investigations."

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Source : Richard Hofstadter (2012). “Anti-Intellectualism in American Life”, p.20, Vintage

Richard Hofstadter

#Hemlock Quotes #Gowns Quotes #Towns Quotes

“We shouldn't be afraid to fail- if we are not failing we are not pushing.”
“Even now, sometimes on street corners... when I meet someone, I see your shadow. I'm sure that even now, you're still wearing that man's cologne... so you can sleep, even alone...”
“Love, love will tear us apart, again.”

Source : Ian Curtis (2014). “So This is Permanence: Joy Division Lyrics and Notebooks”, p.77, Faber & Faber
“When I awake dramatically I start off my day by reciting aloud a fan letter.”
“If there is a God, he or she or it or whatever higher power there is is behind us so long as we're using our music in an inspirational way. I'm here for a reason, and I was given a talent, so I'll continue to try to use it.”

Source : "Who's your homeboy? To devotees of The Used, Bert McCracken is a higher power". Home News Tribune, p. E4, November 5, 2004.
“To be honest, I know there are shows that have a lot of women and they say, 'Oh, we love each other!' but I don't know if I totally believe it.”
“But I can't say that I didn't like John Hammond's performances often better than the originals.”
“You have to be born with it. You can't even buy it. If you could buy it, they'd have it at the next Newport Festival.”

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