Conservatism cherishes tradition; innovation fetishizes novelty. They tug in different directions, the one toward the past, the other toward the future.
Jill LeporeStages of life are artifacts. Adolescence is a useful contrivance, midlife is a moving target, senior citizens are an interest group, and tweenhood is just plain made up.
Jill LeporeThe study of history requires investigation, imagination, empathy, and respect. Reverence just doesnt enter into it.
Jill Lepore