Was not Hypatia the greatest philosopher of Alexandria, and a true martyr to the old values of learning? She was torn to pieces by a mob of incensed Christians not because she was a woman, but because her learning was… — Iain Pears Copy Share Image
“A true martyr is not an opportunist who dies to get a reward of eternal life. A true martyr is a humanist who dies to save a life.” — Mouloud Benzadi Copy Share Image