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    It is folly for an eminent man to think of escaping censure, and a weakness to be affected with it. All the illustrious persons of antiquity, and indeed of every age in the world, have passed through this fiery persecution.

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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.

by Frank Moore Colby Found in: Persecution Quotes,
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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.

by Thomas Jefferson Found in: Censure Quotes,
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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.

by Thomas Jefferson Found in: Censure Quotes,
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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.

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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

by Thomas Paine Found in: Persecution Quotes,
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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.

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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.

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The readiest and surest way to get rid of censure, is to correct ourselves.

The readiest and surest way to get rid of censure, is to correct ourselves.

by Demosthenes Found in: Censure Quotes,
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Censure is the tax a man pays to the public for being eminent.

Censure is the tax a man pays to the public for being eminent.

by Jonathan Swift Found in: Censure Quotes,
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