Barry M. GoldwaterI would remind you that extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice! And let me remind you also that moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue!
About This Quote
In the heat of a debate, the quickest way to shut down a conversation is to accuse a person of being a "cultist" or a "fanatic." These terms are often used as synonyms for extremists or fanatics. In truth, they are insults that seek to demean those with whom we disagree. In this quote, Edmund Burke is warning people not to be extremists in their defense of liberty. He is urging them to be moderate and reasonable in their pursuit of justice.
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