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 is true friendship.

Opposition is true friendship.

The coldest bodies warm with opposition; the hardest sparkle in collision.

The coldest bodies warm with opposition; the hardest sparkle in collision.

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.

Gain from your opponents without sacrificing your own strength.

Gain from your opponents without sacrificing your own strength.

Opposition inflames the enthusiast, never converts him.

Opposition inflames the enthusiast, never converts him.

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