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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 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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They have a right to censure that have a heart to help.

They have a right to censure that have a heart to help.

by William Penn Found in: Censure 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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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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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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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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Beware of one who flatters unduly; he will also censure unjustly.

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

by Arabian Proverb Found in: Censure Quotes,
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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

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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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