Ideology Quotes

... on of the differences between ideology and values: Values are faithfully applied to the facts before us, while ideology overrides whatever facts call theory into question.
— Barack Obama The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream

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An ideologue may be defined as a mad intellectual. He is not interested in ideas, but—almost the exact contrary—in one idea. - Clifton Fadiman quote.

An ideologue may be defined as a mad intellectual.  He is not interested in ideas, but—almost the exact contrary—in one idea.

The best defense against a powerful and positive dynamic ideology is neither verbal attack nor criticism, which are useful, but to set up an equally powerful and dynamic ideology against it. - Clare Booth Luce quote.

The best defense against a powerful and positive dynamic ideology is neither verbal attack nor criticism, which are useful, but to set up an equally powerful and dynamic ideology against it.

Ideological differences are no excuse for rudeness.
— Judith Martin Miss Manners’ Guide to Excruciatingly Correct Behavior: Freshly Updated

rudeness

It seems that in the advanced stages of stupidity, a lack of ideas is compensated for by an excess of ideologies.

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You can't reason with ideology any more than you can with deceit.
— Dee Hock Autobiography of a Restless Mind: Reflections on the Human Condition (Volume Two)

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