Acceptance of the Status Quo Quotes

There is no one so great as the one who does not try to accomplish anything

most Americans are in deep awe of things-as-they-are. Even with everything this obviously out of control, they still tell themselves that those in authority must know what they are doing, and must be describing our condition to us as it really is; they still take it for granted that somehow what is, what is done, must make sense, can't really be insane. These assumptions exercise a tyranny over their minds.

They were so ignorant, so naive, so resigned to their lot. They refused to believe anything that didn't fit in with what they were used to believing.

Reality is a form of idolatry. It allows what is to define and limit what might be.

Society soon grows used to any state of things which is imposed upon it without explanation.

If you fear making anyone mad, then you ultimately probe for the lowest common denominator of human achievement.

The status quo is the only solution that cannot be vetoed.

He who is content with what has been done is an obstacle in the path of progress.

A lot of people just capitulate and say, "Well, that's just the way things are." I think that can be deadly for creative people.