Fanatics are picturesque, mankind would rather see gestures than listen to reasons.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
There is little anyone can do with fanatics. Reasoning with them is a fool's errand. Avoiding them is mandatory.
Fanaticism obliterates the feelings of humanity.
Everybody in Hollywood loves symbolic gestures.
I understand that some fans want to express their feelings with signs, and they should do so, as long as they stay within the boundaries of good taste and don't block the view of other fans.
Fanaticism is overcompensation for doubt.
We have sensible fans and sensible policies.
Mankind are governed more by their feelings than by reason.
The triumph of persuasion over force is the sign of a civilized society.
The downright fanatic is nearer to the heart of things than the cool and slippery disputant.
Without the meditative background that is criticism, works become isolated gestures, historical accidents, soon forgotten.
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