Quigley and Secret Societies
One distinctive feature of Quigley’s historical writings was his assertion that secret societies have played a significant role in recent world history. His writing on this topic has made Quigley famous among many who investigate conspiracy theories. Quigley’s views are particularly notable because the majority of reputable academic historians profess skepticism about conspiracy theories.
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Famous quotes containing the words secret and/or societies:
“A man’s most open actions have a secret side to them.”
—Joseph Conrad (1857–1924)
“As societies grow decadent, the language grows decadent, too. Words are used to disguise, not to illuminate, action: you liberate a city by destroying it. Words are to confuse, so that at election time people will solemnly vote against their own interests.”
—Gore Vidal (b. 1925)