"I think that conservatism as we understand it is coming under great strain during the era of Trump."

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Source : Source: www.pbs.org

Matthew Continetti

#Thinking Quotes #Conservatism Quotes

“There are people who believe in an absolutely transparent prose; with every respect for clarity of expression, I don't.”
“The whole punk scene is, of course, responsible for the Go-Go's ever getting created. Because before punk rock happened, you couldn't start a band if you didn't know how to play an instrument. But when punk happened it was like, 'Oh, it doesn't matter if you can play or not. Go ahead, make a band.' And that's exactly what the Go-Go's did.”
“The impulse to tell the truth was not as great as the fear of being left off the page.”

Source : Jonathan Messinger (2007). “Hiding Out”, p.179, featherproof books
“The America's Cup, yachting's great and garish grail, is a tumorous tureen no handsomer than a camel.”
“Isn't it fascinating how long a few minutes seem when you are completely alone with not a familiar face in sight?”
“I'm not a big music fan. Well, I am a big fan, but I'm not the type of person who buys stuff.”

Source : Interview with Simon Burnton, www.theguardian.com. March 25, 2010.
“The greatest tragedy in mankind's entire history may be the hijacking of morality by religion.”
“The crowd sometimes plays a tremendous role to give you wings and carry you to victory.”

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