Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr., (1888-1965) American historian, professor Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. Quote “Those who are convinced they have a monopoly on The Truth always feel that they are only saving the world when they slaughter the heretics.”Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. ~ Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. (1888-1965) American historian, professor Agnostic , Authority , Collectivist , Free Thought , Heresy , Hypocrisy , Ignorance , Oppression , Persecution , Religion , Totalitarian , Truth Ratings and Comments Reply Anonymous, Reston, VA US 8/8/05 Ah, something to bring the radical religious right of all religions together upon in one great war of single minded truth... or, as a radical religious right might say: Death to all non-questioners! LOL! Reply Tammie, Lakewood 8/8/05 Sounds like he knows our president. Reply BRIAN BLANCHETTE, RICHMOND RI 8/8/05 Reply Joe, Rochester, MI 8/8/05 Yes, each religion believes only they know the truth. While preaching peace, they are all willing to kill and die to make their point. Reply J Carlton, Calgary 3/22/13 I'm more worried about those in political power who seem to know what's best for us all. massive crimes have been committed "For the Greater Good". And any religion that says I have to die because I don't subscribe can call me a heretic or an infidel, I don't care. As long as we have the 2nd Amendment they can say whatever they want...but if they act on that belief...God help them. ;-) Reply Mike, Norwalk 3/22/13 Stalin, Mao and the rest of the religious left (with their denominations of liberalism, progressive dogmas, collectivism, etc. = socialism) have slaughtered more heretics in saving the world than any others claiming a monopoly on the truth. Truth can stand on its own without without murdering the nonbeliever. Reply jim k, Austin, Tx 3/22/13 Slaughtering the heretics, Sounds an awful lot like Islam. Reply Hiram Wilburger, Canton, Ohio 3/22/13 The pernicious press prevaricates profusely and persistently. Their most repeated lie is "government spends money." How can they get money from us when all that we have in banks is numbers and why should they need money when all of us are risking our lives for more numbers? Control of communications is the first objective of conquest and to remove gold and silver was the second. Roosevelt got our gold in 1933 with threats of jail and fines if our grandparents never surrendered if and 35 years later, our silver was removed from banks by Freemasons whose god is Lucifer and whose goal is to impose their religion n the world. 1 Reply E Archer, NYC 3/22/13 Whether the destruction is waged for or against a particular religious belief, such arrogance has resulted in millions upon millions of murdered civilians who read the 'wrong' book. I am a little tired of Christians ignoring their own history of genocide while claiming to secure us from 'Islamo-fascism.' Either we are a nation of laws or not. The corruption of the law is the greatest threat to liberty -- not the other guys' religion or lack thereof. Whatever happened to honor and integrity? Reply Fredrick William Sillik, Anytown 4/5/23 Don't want a monopoly on the truth because it's very, very, very lonely. Despite the lonely path you continue to seek out the intelligent truth telling individual. Reply Mike, Norwalk 4/6/23 "a monopoly on the truth" is a contradiction of terms. "Truth" stands uniquely solo — in and of itself, without any sense of monopoly, ownership or justification to emotionally act / react. SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. quote is found in these categories: Agnostic quotes Authority quotes Collectivist quotes Free Thought quotes Heresy quotes Hypocrisy quotes Ignorance quotes Oppression quotes Persecution quotes Religion quotes Totalitarian quotes Truth quotes About Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. Bio of Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. Quotations by Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. Books by/about Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. videos Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr.