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There are many who lust for the simple answers of doctrine or decree. They are on the left and right. They are not confi
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"There are many who lust for the simple answers of doctrine or decree. They are on the left and right. They are not confined to a single part of the society. They are terrorists of the mind"

- A. Bartlett Giamatti

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In this quote, A. Bartlett Giamatti is warning versus the risks of blindly following rigorous ideologies or beliefs. He suggests that there are people from all strolls of life who are drawn to the simplicity and certainty of dogma or guidelines, and they can be discovered on both the left and best sides of the political spectrum. These individuals are not restricted to a particular group or class in society, however rather they are spread throughout. Giamatti goes on to describe them as "terrorists of the mind," indicating that their rigid thinking and hesitation to think about alternative perspectives can be harmful and limiting. Overall, the quote functions as a cautionary reminder to believe seriously and avoid falling under the trap of narrow-mindedness.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by A. Bartlett Giamatti between April 4, 1938 and September 1, 1989. He was a famous Educator from USA. The author also have 8 other quotes.

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