Persecution is the first law of society because it is always easier to suppress criticism than to meet it

Persecution is the first law of society because it is always easier to suppress criticism than to meet it

I love opposition that has convictions.

I love opposition that has convictions.

The greater the obstacle the more glory in overcoming it.

The greater the obstacle the more glory in overcoming it.

Opposition inflames the enthusiast, never converts him.

Opposition inflames the enthusiast, never converts him.

You can measure a man by the opposition it takes to discourage him.

You can measure a man by the opposition it takes to discourage him.

The opposition is indispensable. A good statesman, like any other sensible human being, always learns more from his opposition than read more

The opposition is indispensable. A good statesman, like any other sensible human being, always learns more from his opposition than from his fervent supporters.

Yes great people are always subject to persecution and always getting into straits.

Yes great people are always subject to persecution and always getting into straits.

Don't be afraid of opposition. Remember, a kite rises against; not with; the wind.

Don't be afraid of opposition. Remember, a kite rises against; not with; the wind.

Persecution is not an original feature in any religion; but it is always the strongly marked feature of all religions read more

Persecution is not an original feature in any religion; but it is always the strongly marked feature of all religions established by law