Give every man your ear, but few thy voice. Take each man's censure, but reserve thy judgment.

Give every man your ear, but few thy voice. Take each man's censure, but reserve thy judgment.

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

I find the pain of a little censure, even when it is unfounded, is more acute than the pleasure of read more

I find the pain of a little censure, even when it is unfounded, is more acute than the pleasure of much praise.

He who would acquire fame must not show himself afraid of censure. The dread of censure is the death of read more

He who would acquire fame must not show himself afraid of censure. The dread of censure is the death of genius.

I find that the pain of a little censure, even when it is unfounded, is more acute than the pleasure read more

I find that the pain of a little censure, even when it is unfounded, is more acute than the pleasure of much praise.

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

The censure of those who are opposed to us, is the highest commendation that can be given us.

The censure of those who are opposed to us, is the highest commendation that can be given us.

Beware of one who flatters unduly; he will also censure unjustly.

Beware of one who flatters unduly; he will also censure unjustly.

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