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Irving Kristol was a prominent American political journalist and intellectual, born on January 22, 1920, and died on September 18, 2009. Renowned for his role as a columnist, Kristol significantly influenced conservative thought in the United States.

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“I regard myself to have been a young Trostkyite and I have not a single bitter memory.”

Has Beens Young Memories Regard Bitter

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“Joining a radical movement when one is young is very much like falling in love when one is young. The girl may turn out to be rotten, but the the experience of love is so valuable it can never be entirely undone by the ultimate disenchantment.”

May Young Turns Fall Girl Love Is Movement Ultimate Falling In Love Valuable Radical Rotten Joining Undone Disenchantment

Book:Neoconservatism: The Autobiography of an Idea

Source: Neoconservatism: The Autobiography of an Idea

“Young people, especially, are looking for religion so desperately that they are inventing new ones. They should not have to invent new ones; the old religions are pretty good.”

People Should Young Inventing

Book:Reflections of a neoconservative: looking back, looking ahead

Source: Reflections of a neoconservative: looking back, looking ahead

About the Author

Born: January 22, 1920
Died: September 18, 2009
Known for: Columnist
Quotes: 45

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