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Dissent Quotes (page 3)

If you want to stay in for the long haul, and lead a life that is free from illusions either propagated by you or embraced by you, then I suggest you learn to recognize and avoid the symptoms of the zealot and the person who knows he is right. For the dissenter, the skeptical mentality is at least as important as any armor of principle. Christopher Hitchens
Elizabeth Gaskell quote: "Margaret the Churchwoman, her father the Dissenter, Higgins..."
Margaret the Churchwoman, her father the Dissenter, Higgins the Infidel, knelt down together. It did them no harm. Elizabeth Gaskell
The original American patriots were those individuals brave enough to resist with force the oppressive power of King George...Patriotism is more closely linked to dissent than it is to conformity and a blind desire for safety and security. Ron Paul
To the Muslim world, we seek a new way forward, based on mutual interest and mutual respect. To those leaders around the globe who seek to sow conflict, or blame their society's ills on the West - know that your people will judge you on what you can build, not what you destroy. To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and the silencing of dissent, know that you are on the wrong side of history; but that we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist. Barack Obama
Edward R. Murrow quote: "We must not confuse dissent with disloyalty. When the loyal..."
We must not confuse dissent with disloyalty. When the loyal opposition dies, I think the soul of America dies with it. Edward R. Murrow
Ruth Bader Ginsburg quote: "So that's the dissenter's hope: that they are writing not for..."
So that's the dissenter's hope: that they are writing not for today but for tomorrow. Ruth Bader Ginsburg
J. William Fulbright quote: "In a democracy, dissent is an act of faith."
In a democracy, dissent is an act of faith. J. William Fulbright
Friedrich Durrenmatt quote: "The rightful claim to dissent is an existential right of the..."
The rightful claim to dissent is an existential right of the individual. Friedrich Durrenmatt
The aspects of patriotism that hush dissent, encourage going along, and sanction comfortable distancing and compliance with what is indecent and unacceptable... those aspects are too fundamental to ignore or gloss over. Bernadine Dohrn
Dwight D. Eisenhower quote: "May we never confuse honest dissent with disloyal subversion."
May we never confuse honest dissent with disloyal subversion. Dwight D. Eisenhower
No matter that patriotism is too often the refuge of scoundrels. Dissent, rebellion, and all-around hell-raising remain the true duty of patriots. Barbara Ehrenreich
Hubert H. Humphrey quote: "Freedom is hammered out on the anvil of discussion, dissent,..."
Freedom is hammered out on the anvil of discussion, dissent, and debate. Hubert H. Humphrey
Charles Evans Hughes quote: "In a number of cases dissenting opinions have in time become..."
In a number of cases dissenting opinions have in time become the law. Charles Evans Hughes
John Charles Polanyi quote: "Science exists, moreover, only as a journey toward troth...."
Science exists, moreover, only as a journey toward troth. Stifle dissent and you end that journey. John Charles Polanyi
Harold Pinter quote: "It's so easy for propaganda to work, and dissent to be mocked."
It's so easy for propaganda to work, and dissent to be mocked. Harold Pinter

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