Top 25 Quotes by Andrew Sullivan of 106 - Page 5

I think there were two great gay Americans obviously, and that was Abraham Lincoln and Walt Whitman.

I think there were two great gay Americans obviously, and that was Abraham Lincoln and Walt Whitman.

Gay, Thinking, Two

Source: bigthink.com

I think essentially corrupting institutions in Washington are turning conservatism into something that is really very creepy, but also emotionally and psychically powerful for people.

Andrew Sullivan

Powerful, Thinking, People

Big Think interview, bigthink.com.

I think you earn your reputation for honesty and integrity literally hour-by-hour, and taste for that matter.

Andrew Sullivan

Honesty, Integrity, Thinking

"Big Think Interview With Andrew Sullivan". Interview with Max Miller, bigthink.com. October 12, 2010.

My own view is simply that there are some very basic rules; very simple rules that apply to all writing in a way, which is: don't lie; if you're wrong, correct; do not misrepresent; and try and keep oneself intellectually honest - which means, as a writer, the very difficult task in public of admitting you were wrong.

Andrew Sullivan

Lying, Mean, Writing

Interview with Max Miller, bigthink.com. October 12, 2010.

It's also one thing to see a celebrity or some kind of character on a TV show being gay. It's a totally different thing when you know your husband... not your husband, but your brother or your friend or the dude you hung out in high school was gay. I mean, that is what changes people's minds, what changes people's minds.

Andrew Sullivan

Brother, Husband, Mean

"Big Think Interview With Andrew Sullivan". Interview with Max Miller, bigthink.com. October 12, 2010.