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Dismissed Quotes

Words on being brushed aside, and on refusing to be.

Being dismissed can mean losing an argument, a job, or simply being ignored, and these lines look at the word from several angles. Readers who like this kind of dry commentary might also enjoy the Rob Brydon quotes page.

As I understand it, Lacey has dismissed all of the fact checkers.

Quotes by Sydney Schanberg

The conservative revival cannot be dismissed.

Quotes by Christopher Lasch

What can be asserted without evidence can be dismissed without evidence.

Quotes by Christopher Hitchens

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean for something to be dismissed in these quotes?
It ranges from a claim being rejected without much thought to an idea, a movement, or a person being written off entirely.
Is there a political angle to any of these quotes?
Yes, a couple of the lines touch on political dismissal, including one about a broader movement that refuses to fade despite being dismissed.
What's the point of the line about evidence-free assertions?
It's a well-known argument for skepticism, suggesting that claims made without proof don't require proof to be rejected either.
Are these quotes meant to be taken seriously or humorously?
The tone varies; some lines are pointed and serious, while others carry a dry, almost resigned sense of humor about being ignored.
Is there another quotes page with a related tone?
The Min Jin Lee quotes page offers a different but equally thoughtful perspective worth exploring.

There's a sharper edge running through some of these lines too, particularly the idea that claims lacking evidence can be set aside just as easily as they arrived. For a different set of perspectives entirely, the Gay Community quotes page is worth a look.