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Liberals feel unworthy of their possessions. Conservatives feel they deserve everything theyve stolen
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"Liberals feel unworthy of their possessions. Conservatives feel they deserve everything they've stolen"

- Mort Sahl

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This quote by Mort Sahl is a commentary on the differences in between liberals and conservatives. It recommends that liberals feel guilty about their ownerships, as if they don't deserve them, while conservatives feel entitled to what they have, even if it was obtained through dishonest methods. This implies that liberals are more likely to be generous with their belongings, while conservatives are most likely to hoard them. It also suggests that liberals are more likely to be crucial of the status quo, while conservatives are more likely to safeguard it. This quote is a reminder that our political beliefs can shape our attitudes and behaviors, and that it is necessary to be aware of our own biases.

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Canada Flag This quote is written / told by Mort Sahl somewhere between May 11, 1927 and today. He/she was a famous Journalist from Canada. The author also have 5 other quotes.

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