Quotes about Militant

The librarian must be the librarian militant before he can be the librarian triumphant. Votes: 4

I am not only a pacifist but a militant pacifist. I am willing to fight for peace. Nothing will end war unless the people themselves refuse to go to war. Votes: 4

I am an optimist, unrepentant and militant. After all, in order not to be a fool an optimist must know how sad a place the world can be. It is only the pessimist who finds this out anew every day. Votes: 4

Militant feminists are pro-choice because it's their ultimate avenue of power over men. And believe me, to them it is a question of power. It is their attempt to impose their will on the rest of society, particularly on men. Votes: 4

I'm not in the leftist controlled Rock and Roll Hall of Fame because of my political views, primarily my lifelong militant support of the NRA, the Second Amendment, and my belief that the only good bad guy is a dead bad guy. Votes: 4

There is something that Governments care for far more than human life, and that is the security of property, and so it is through property that we shall strike the enemy. Be militant each in your own way. I incite this meeting to rebellion. Votes: 4

If you like small government you need to work hard at having a strong national defense that is not so militant. Personal liberty is the purpose of government, to protect liberty - not to run your personal life, not to run the economy, and not to pretend that we can tell the world how they ought to live. Votes: 4

Militant feminists, I take my hat off to them, they don't like that. Votes: 3

Militant mothers hiding in the basement using pots and pans as their shields and their helmets. Votes: 3

It’s a mistake to blame Islam, a religion 14 centuries old, for the evil that should be ascribed to militant Islam, a totalitarian ideology less than a century old. Militant Islam is the problem, but moderate Islam is the solution. Votes: 3

Militant homosexuals, pro-abortionists, occultists, New Agers, pornographers, radical feminists, atheists, paganists and a whole collection of angry anti-Christian groups are all coming out of their closets and onto the battlefield. Their common denominator is a hatred for Christianity and for any expression of traditional values. Votes: 3

In an age of militant mediocrity, an 'extremist' is anyone who takes a position. Votes: 2

I'm probably the most militant person you'll ever meet and I speak my mind without provocation sometimes. Votes: 2

The militant Muslim is the person who beheads the infidel, while the moderate Muslim holds the feet of the victim. Votes: 2

Men make angry music and it's called rock-and-roll; women include anger in their vocabulary and suddenly they're angry and militant. Votes: 2

Do not think that one has to be sad in order to be militant, even though the thing one is fighting is abominable. Votes: 2

Grace and glory differ very little; the one is the seed, the other is the flower; grace is glory militant, glory is grace triumphant. Votes: 2

In some states militant nationalism has gone to the lengths of dictatorship, the cult of the absolute or totalitarian state and the glorification of war. Votes: 2

Our militant union with peoples which still have to carry on an armed struggle against the colonialists constitutes an important element of our line in international affairs. Votes: 2

Only through hardship, sacrifice and militant action can freedom be won. The struggle is my life. I will continue fighting for freedom until the end of my days. Votes: 2

I was a militant smoker, and in my case, I think I particularly used smoking because what I felt was a kind of politically correct big brother assault on smoking. Votes: 2

Well, as a militant feminist, I believe in complete equality with men: intellectual, professional, economic, social and sexual; they're all equally essential, and they're all equally lacking in American society today. Votes: 2

[Burke] emphasized that the new forms of politics, which hope to organize society around the rational pursuit of liberty, equality, fraternity, or their modernist equivalents, are actually forms of militant irrationality. Votes: 2

White rhythm is waltzes, marches, and the polka. In Africa, rhythm is used for a celebratory groove, but white rhythm doesn't have such an enormous vocabulary of spirits. It's basically militant. Votes: 2

The president of the branch in Atlanta was a pastor of a church, the Reverend Sam Williams, a wonderful guy. He was middle-class and fairly militant for the time and place. Votes: 2

My dad was a militant atheist, or is a militant atheist. My mum was sort of bought up in a religious family because she was a Protestant from Ireland but wasn't especially religious. Votes: 2

Five years from now, 10 years from now, there's going to be a huge Islamic population in the world, they're going to be nationalistic, they're going to be religious, and they're going to be militant. Votes: 2

I wish for you all, each of you, to have your own motive for indignation. This is precious. When something outrages you as I was outraged by Nazism, then people become militant, strong, and involved. Votes: 2

When I was a young man, my mother said to me, 'You can't be a communist without being a militant atheist.' So I had to be a militant atheist because I wanted to be a communist. Votes: 2

I will not leave South Africa, nor will I surrender. Only through hardship, sacrifice and militant action can freedom be won. The struggle is my life. I will continue fighting for freedom until the end of my days. Votes: 2

The great European dream was to diminish militant nationalism. We would all be happy Europeans together. But we are going to see the old monster of militant nationalism being awoken when people realise how little control their politicians have. Votes: 2

Certain songs by hearing the rhythm, it tells you that is either a love song or you might be heartbroken or the songs give you the vibes and you just know that certain songs are militant that you have to write. Votes: 2

Winning in Afghanistan is having a country that is stable enough to ensure that there is no safe haven for Al Qaida or for a militant Taliban that welcomes Al Qaida. That's really the measure of success for the United States. Votes: 2

The big dividing line is not and has never been between those who advocate more or less militant forms of resistance, or between mainstream and grassroots activists. The dividing line is between those who do something and those who do nothing. Votes: 2

The newspaper is under fire for refusing to kowtow to left-wing word police and militant propagandists who demand unfettered illegal immigration. Last week, in the wake of angry protests against the publication, vandals threw paint bombs and spray-painted graffiti on its offices. Votes: 2

After America won the Cold War, some believed we had come to the 'end of history,' and budget-cutters celebrated the so-called 'peace dividend.' As a result, we ignored the toxic mixture of militant Islam and terror that ultimately led to 9/11. Votes: 2

The greatest religious problem today is how to be both a mystic and a militant; in other words how to combine the search for an expansion of inner awareness with effective social action, and how to feel one's true identity in both. Votes: 2

We have to get very militant with some of these employers to say there's no shortcuts, our people have a right to a fair day's wage for a fair day's pay, and we've got to get that done. And that's going to happen. Votes: 2

I have been described by one of my colleagues as a 'militant agnostic' with my tagline, 'I don't know, and neither do you!' I take this hard-line, fence-sitting position because it is the only position consistent with both my scientific ethos and my conscience. Votes: 2

There are many reasons why vulnerable young people join militant groups, but among them are poverty and ignorance. Indeed Boko Haram - which translates in English, roughly, as 'Western Education Is Sinful' - preys on the perverted belief that the opportunities that education brings are sinful. Votes: 2

What made al Qaeda retrieve the doctrine of militant jihad, and Breivik the ideas of crusade and reconquest, is a sense of siege. So, we should help both Westerners and Muslims get rid of that sense by easing their political tensions and by fostering dialogue between them. Votes: 2

Individual Moslems may show splendid qualities, but the influence of the religion paralyses the social development of those who follow it. No stronger retrograde force exists in the world. Far from being moribund, Mohammedanism is a militant and proselytizing faith. It has already spread throughout Central Africa, raising fearless warriors at every step... Votes: 2

I prefer to call the most obnoxious feminists what they really are: feminazis. Tom Hazlett, a good friend who is an esteemed and highly regarded professor of economics at the University of California at Davis, coined the term to describe any female who is intolerant of any point of view that challenges militant feminism. Votes: 2

Philosophy should always know that indifference is a militant thing. It batters down the walls of cities and murders the women and children amid the flames and the purloining of altar vessels. When it goes away it leaves smoking ruins, where lie citizens bayonetted through the throat. It is not a children's pastime like mere highway robbery. Votes: 2

In practice, the goal of skepticism is not the discovery of truth, but the exposure of other people's errors. It plays a useful role in science, religion, scholarship, and common sense. But we need to remember that it is a weapon serving belief or self-interest; we need to be skeptical of skeptics. The more militant the skeptic, the stronger the belief. Votes: 2

I don't think that I would consider myself a feminist. I think that I certainly believe in equal rights, I believe that women are just as capable, if not more so in a lot of different dimensions, but I don't, I think have, sort of, the militant drive and the sort of, the chip on the shoulder that sometimes comes with that. Votes: 2

To the militant, identity is everything. Votes: 0

I'm not a militant, drug-taking freak! I'm sensitive. Votes: 0

There is no substitute for a militant freedom. Votes: 0

Appeal must be to an informed, civically militant electorate. Votes: 0

The militant not the meek shall inherit the earth! Votes: 0

I'm very militant, you know, in a quite way. Votes: 0

I believe the era of the militant lady is back. Votes: 0

RASCALITY, n. Stupidity militant. The activity of a clouded intellect. Votes: 0

Harmless and innocent until they're taught to be violent and militant. Votes: 0

It takes unbelievable spiritual courage, moral fortitude, to engage in militant nonviolence. Votes: 0

I’m an atheist, and a militant atheist when religion starts impacting on legislation. Votes: 0

The passion of vanity has its own depths in the spirit, and is powerfully militant. Votes: 0

Being on 'The Sopranos' definitely prepared me for the militant secrecy of 'Mad Men.' Votes: 0

The Nazis believed in a master race. The militant Islamists believe in a master faith. Votes: 0

For decades, I have been a militant anti-declinist in terms of America's place in the world. Votes: 0

I doubt that America will come to Europe again. You'll be on your own against militant Islam. Votes: 0

A man doesn't save a century, or a civilization, but a militant party wedded to a principle can. Votes: 0

No stronger retrograde force exists in the world. Far from being moribund, Mohammedanism is a militant and proselytizing faith. Votes: 0

We cannot allow violence from militant activists to dictate where and how democratically elected state leaders hold their meetings. Votes: 0

A strong man must be militant as well as moderate. He must be a realist as well as an idealist. Votes: 0

Why did the Apostrophe Protection Society not have a militant wing? Could I start one? Where do you get balaclavas? Votes: 0

To militant Islamists, the expulsion of the Soviets was just the prelude to purging the entire Islamic world of infidels. Votes: 0

My own party can succeed at the polls only so long as it continues to be the party of militant liberalism. Votes: 0

I like to say that I practice militant mysticism. I'm really absolutely sure of some things that I don't quite know. Votes: 0

If the Negro is to achieve the goal of integration, he must organize himself into a militant and nonviolent mass movement. Votes: 0

Rocks, like louseworts and snail darters and pupfish and 3rd-world black, lesbian, militant poets, have rights, too. Especially the right to exist. Votes: 0

I had abandoned Catholicism, but even during my short militant atheist period I maintained an interest in western religious art and music. Votes: 0

Since its first day as a nation, Israel has lived under a cloud of aggression from militant extremists and hostile neighboring governments. Votes: 0

For years, I was quite a militant atheist. I wanted to burn down all the churches or turn them into second-hand record emporiums. Votes: 0

Muslims are peace-loving people generally. Among the young, yes, there are some militant attitudes. But a lot of it arises out of chivalry. Votes: 0

I am not going to believe in militant nationalism, which cultivates a culture of intolerance, Can't we think of a solution without violence. Votes: 0

The distinction between radical Islam and moderate Muslims is important, as are the differences between Sunnis and Shiites, and between militant and mystical Islam. Votes: 0

I'm a militant fundamentalist atheist. I'm going to get on a crowded train, unbutton my coat and say rational things. People will be hurt. Votes: 0

Faith in the atonement and intercession of Christ will keep us steadfast and immovable amid the temptations that press upon us in the church militant. Votes: 0

The government was to raise the duty on cheese to 83 percent, an unpopular move that would doubtless have the more militant citizens picketing cheese shops. Votes: 0

I am an intransigent atheist, though not a militant one. This means that I am not fighting against religion - I am fighting for reason. Votes: 0

Women had always fought for men, and for their children. Now they were ready to fight for their own human rights. Our militant movement was established. Votes: 0

If America becomes militant, it will be because its people choose to become such; it will be because they think that war and warlikeness are desirable. Votes: 0

She [Chien-Shiung Wu] is a slave driver. She is the image of the militant woman so well known in Chinese literature as either empress or mother. Votes: 0

And so my militant philosophy is this: to make with a brush on canvas is a simple direct delight-to make with the movie is the same. Votes: 0

Virtues are often conquered by vices, but their rout is most complete when it is inflicted by other virtues, more militant, more efficient, or more congenial. Votes: 0

I'm not a militant lesbian. I carry myself in a way that makes it easier for women to relate to. I can be your best girlfriend. Votes: 0

The movement for equality and justice can only be a success if it has both a mass and militant character; the barriers to be overcome require both. Votes: 0

My father wasn't a militant racist. He was a human rights activist - he was about human beings, so let's just get away from going way back then. Votes: 0

Working anti-social shifts in a difficult environment is undoubtedly challenging. But even militant staff may privately concede that some of the working conditions they enjoy are unusually benign. Votes: 0

Peace is a militant state, which is not secured by wishful thinking. . . . If we are to be sure of our liberty, we must be ready to fight for it. Votes: 0

I'm not a militant atheist, just an atheist. In fact, in a largely atheist country like the UK I think it's a bit silly to be a militant atheist. Votes: 0

The distance between glorified spirits in heaven and militant saints on earth seems great; but it is not so. We are not far from home-a moment will bring us there. Votes: 0

And I myself a Catholic will be, So far at least, great saint, to pray to thee. Hail, Bard triumphant! and some care bestow On us, the Poets militant below. Votes: 0

As a militant troublemaker, I once wrote that it was the duty of every woman worthy of the description to upset men at least three times a day, on principle. Votes: 0

Conservatism is less a set of ideas than it is a pathological distemper, a militant anger over the fact that the universe is not closed and life is not static. Votes: 0

I think I was a militant smoker, and I felt hemmed in by a wall of political correctness and I think I purposely and militantly put the smoking scenes in the movies. Votes: 0

There may well be a few extremists out there somewhere calling for a militant, women-only utopia, but why should this be the definition of 'feminist' when it's already the definition of 'silly'? Votes: 0

I used to be such a militant city-ist, but more and more I've seen forests and nature and oceans, and I don't know any more if this is the awesomest way to live. Votes: 0

You have a 45mm automatic pistol on your lap, and I have a 35mm camera on my lap, and my weapon is just as powerful as yours. (To Black Panther militant Eldridge Cleaver) Votes: 0

I am surprised that I cannot recall whether my desire to become a minister transformed itself into a wish to lead the more militant life of missionary, by a slow process or suddenly. Votes: 0

He knew when to compromise. Yet he never compromised his principles. He was a militant. Yet a militant who knew how to plan, assess concrete situations and emerge with rational solutions to problems. Votes: 0

Between complete socialism and communism there is no difference whatever in my mind.Communism is in fact the completion of socialism; when that ceases to be militant and becomes triumphant, it will be communism. Votes: 0