No doubt one can, in light of further study and life experience, come to repudiate past convictions. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes conviction doubt experience
I had been a Maoist, and then when the Gang of Four was overthrown, I was completely distraught. I was bedridden for three weeks; it was a very painful experience for me. Not only because I had been wrong, but because I felt really embarrassed that I had been lecturing and pontificating with such self-confidence. Norman Finkelstein bedriddencompletelyconfidence share on social
I was bashing Israel in the past because nobody else was exposing its true record. Many people are doing it now, so I switched hats from a critic of Israel to a diplomat who wants to resolve the conflict. I have not changed, but I think the spectrum has moved. Norman Finkelstein bashchangeconflict share on social
Every victory of Hezbollah, I celebrate. Norman Finkelstein celebratehezbollahvictory Change image and share on social
Doubt is part of all religion. All the religious thinkers were doubters. Isaac Bashevis Singer doubtdoubterpart Change image and share on social
What I look for when I see a piece of art for the first time is some kind of emotional, intellectual experience, that's a combination of both of those things and is informed by my knowledge and something new that I see the artist doing. Cheech Marin artartistcombination share on social
Honest conviction is my courage; the Constitution is my guide. Andrew Johnson constitutionconvictioncourage Change image and share on social