I. F. Stone: Thought

I. F. Stone was American investigative journalist and author. Explore interesting quotes on thought.

I. F. Stone: 30 quotes0 likes

“There must be renewed recognition that societies are kept stable and healthy by reform, not by thought police; this means there must be free play for so-called subversive ideas - every idea subverts the old to make way for the new. To shut off subversion is to shut off peaceful progress and to invite revolution and war.”

I.F. Stone's Weekly (1954-03-15)

“I thought I might teach philosophy but the atmosphere of a college faculty repelled me; the few islands of greatness seemed to be washed by seas of pettiness and mediocrity.”

I.F. Stone's Bi-Weekly (1971-12-14)

“Lifelong dissent has more than acclimated me cheerfully to defeat. It has made me suspicious of victory. I feel uneasy at the very idea of a Movement. I see every insight degenerating into a dogma, and fresh thoughts freezing into lifeless party line.”

I.F. Stone's Bi-Weekly (1969-05-19)