Quotes by Political Opinions A man who has made up his mind on a given subject twenty-five years ago and continues to hold his political opinions after he has been proved to be wrong is a man of principle; while he who from time to time adapts his opinions to the changing circumstances of life is an opportunist. A. P. Herbert political-opinions men years Just as a man's denominational orientation is the result of upbringing, and only the religious need as such slumbers in his soul, the political opinion of the masses represents nothing but the final result of an incredibly tenacious and thorough manipulation of their mind and soul. Adolf Hitler political-opinions religious men When a company is able to establish a dominant market position, consumers lose meaningful choices. You might not like that Facebook shares your political opinions with Politico, but are you really going to delete all the photos, all the posts, all the connections - the presence you’ve spent years establishing on the world’s dominant social network? Al Franken political-opinions meaningful years If you come across an American artist right now who has no political opinions or is afraid of talking politics, be very concerned. Amanda Palmer political-opinions artist talking On a very basic level, many people think celebrities have too much already, so we shouldn't be entitled to our political opinions. Barbra Streisand political-opinions people thinking People's sex habits are as well known in Hollywood as their political opinions, and much less criticized. Ben Hecht political-opinions sex people If by the liberty of the press were understood merely the liberty of discussing the propriety of public measures and political opinions, let us have as much of it as you please: But if it means the liberty of affronting, calumniating and defaming one another, I, for my part, own myself willing to part with my share of it, whenever our legislators shall please so to alter the law and shall chearfully consent to exchange my liberty of abusing others for the privilege of not being abused myself. Benjamin Franklin political-opinions law mean I have a social philosophy; you have political opinions; he has an ideology. Clifford Geertz political-opinions social philosophy Senses of humor define people, as factions, deeper rooted than religious or political opinions. When carrying out everyday tasks, opinions are rather easy to set aside, but those whom a person shares a sense of humor with are his closest friends. They are always there to make the biggest influence. Criss Jami political-opinions religious best-friend I'm entitled to my political opinions, and I get to vote because I'm an American. David Mamet entitled vote political-opinions If you're writing an opinion piece, it's your job to write your opinion. If, on the other hand, you wrote a novel, as Virginia Woolf tells us, it would be inappropriate if you let your novel be influenced by your political opinions. David Mamet political-opinions writing jobs Do not elicit your child's political opinions. He doesn't know any more than you do. Fran Lebowitz political-opinions knows children I'm a guy with a strong political opinion but I'm not a white nationalist. Glenn Beck political-opinions strong white I hold no brief for Communists, but I believe in and will defend their right to act independently within the law. I question whether members of the committee are interested in defending our form of government or whether they are attempting to suppress political opinion at odds with their own. Gregory Peck political-opinions odds believe That's the one thing a politician mustn't have - political opinions or principles. He can have prejudices - indeed he must have prejudices and share all the popular political superstitions of the moment as ardently as he can. But he must not have principles. He must never let the people suspect that they cannot eat their cake and have it. He must promise them a defense program and a higher standard of living. He must never use that dreadful little word or. Helen McCloy cake political-opinions people Such are the mass of the supporters of either party. They derive their political opinions originally from some family tradition or some fanciful preference, but they back them with all the passion of sportsmen. In a vague subconscious way they know it is a game, but they happen to enjoy playing the game. Hilaire Belloc passion political-opinions party My political opinions lean more and more to Anarchy (philosophically understood, meaning abolition of control not whiskered men with bombs). J. R. R. Tolkien bombs political-opinions men My political opinions lean more and more to anarchy. The most improper job of any man, even saints, is bossing other men. There is only one bright spot and that is the growing habit of disgruntled men of dynamiting factories and power stations. I hope that, encouraged now as patriotism, may remain a habit. J. R. R. Tolkien political-opinions jobs men Unlike these powerful grown-ups, children have no ideologies to reinforce, no superstructure of political opinion to promote, no civic equanimity or image to defend, no personal reputation to secure. Jonathan Kozol political-opinions powerful children In my own experience, I have been amazed to see how unrealistic are the bases for political opinion in general. Only rarely have I found a person who has chosen any particular political party - democratic or totalitarian - through study and comparison of principles. Joost Meerloo atheism political-opinions party 123»