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A Conservative is a fellow who is standing athwart history yelling Stop!
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"A Conservative is a fellow who is standing athwart history yelling 'Stop!'"

- William F. Buckley, Jr.

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This quote by William F. Buckley, Jr. is a commentary on the function of conservatism in society. It recommends that conservatives are those who are resistant to alter and advance, and are actively attempting to prevent it from occurring. Buckley indicates that conservatives are trying to halt the development of history, and are standing in the method of progress. This quote implies that conservatives are not open to originalities or progress, and are instead trying to preserve the status quo. Buckley's quote indicates that conservatives are not open to change, and are instead attempting to maintain the past. This quote recommends that conservatives are not open to originalities or progress, and are rather trying to maintain the status quo. Buckley's quote suggests that conservatives are not open to change, and are instead attempting to protect the past. This quote is a commentary on the function of conservatism in society, and suggests that conservatives are not open to progress or change. Buckley implies that conservatives are actively trying to avoid progress from happening, and are standing in the method of history.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by William F. Buckley, Jr. between November 24, 1925 and February 27, 2008. He/she was a famous Journalist from USA. The author also have 27 other quotes.

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