The intellectual debility of contemporary conservatism is indicated by its silence on all important matters.

George Orwell's contention was that it is a sure sign of trouble when things can no longer be called by their right names and described in plain, forthright speech.

Make it new is the message not just of modern art but of modern consumerism, of which modern art is largely a mirror image.

Knowledge is what we get when an observer, preferably a scientifically trained observer, provides us with a copy of reality that we can all recognize.

The conservative revival cannot be dismissed.

The best defense against the terror of existence are the homely comforts of love, work, and family life, which connect us to a world that is independent of our wishes yet responsive to our needs.

Environmentalism opposes reckless innovation and makes conservation the central order of business.