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

Cruel persecutions and intolerance are not accidents, but grow out of the very essence of religion, namely, its absolute claims

Cruel persecutions and intolerance are not accidents, but grow out of the very essence of religion, namely, its absolute claims

But most of us are apt to settle within ourselves that the man who blocks our way is odious, and read more

But most of us are apt to settle within ourselves that the man who blocks our way is odious, and not to mind causing him a little of the disgust which his personality excites in ourselves.

Persecution was at least a sign of personal interest. Tolerance is composed of nine parts of apathy to one of read more

Persecution was at least a sign of personal interest. Tolerance is composed of nine parts of apathy to one of brotherly love.

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

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.

Opposition inflames the enthusiast, never converts him.

Opposition inflames the enthusiast, never converts him.

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.

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.