Kirsten Powers

The average religious person has their beliefs, but they're not trying to get people fired who don't have their beliefs. But zealots do do that. It's not enough for them to believe it; they can't tolerate other people who don't believe what they believe, and they have this absolute certainty that they're right.

American Author

Denis Diderot

To attempt the destruction of our passions is the height of folly. What a noble aim is that of the zealot who tortures himself like a madman in order to desire nothing, love nothing, feel nothing, and who, if he succeeded, would end up a complete monster!

French Editor

Greg Graffin

I view music as entertainment. When I'm on stage, I don't look at that as a platform for sharing ideology. Otherwise I'd be a zealot myself. That's why, when people ask me, 'Do you think you can change the world through your music?' I say, 'I doubt it.

American Musician

Mohamed ElBaradei

When I go to Iran, I see... that there are all different shades and colors in Iran, from atheist to religious zealot. So Iran is no different than any other country. I mean, they are connected with the rest of the world.

Egyptian Scientist

Jonathan Dimbleby

I was a reluctant convert, and I am by no means a zealot. But the evidence is compelling: to write off wind-power is either ill-informed or dishonest.

British Writer

Sunil Gangopadhyay

I have done no wrong but the zealots are trying to attack me because I am so critical of them.

Indian Poet

Mona Eltahawy

Morality crusades unite military regimes and religious zealots alike.

Egyptian Journalist

El-P

Atheists are just as obnoxious if not more obnoxious than zealots.

James Surowiecki

Republicans like to indict Democrats as anti-corporate zealots.

American Journalist

Bobby Ray Inman

American Admiral

Zealot implies a fervent, sometimes excessive support for a belief or cause.

Intensity of Belief

While enthusiastic, 'zealot' can suggest close-mindedness or intolerance.

Negative Connotation

Distinguishing between healthy passion and being a zealot is key in conversation.

Passion vs. Obsession

Zealots were a specific historical group, not just any passionate individuals.

Historical Group

Historical zealots were part of a resistance, fighting for freedom from Rome.

Resistance Movement

When talking about Zealots, always link them to the first century and Judaism.

First Century Context

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 The problem is there is no such thing as a viable democracy made up of experts, zealots, politicians and spectators.

Zealot

Intensity of Belief

Negative Connotation

Passion vs. Obsession

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