Persecution Quotes

278 Persecution quotes by 233 unique authors

The philosophy of Atheism has its root in the earth, in this life; its aim is the emancipation of the human race from all God-heads,… — Emma Goldman
Monotheistic religions alone furnish the spectacle of religious wars, religious persecutions, heretical tribunals, that breaking of idols and destruction of images of the gods, that… — Arthur Schopenhauer
My life has been immensely enriched by gay mentors, colleagues and friends, and any discrimination and persecution of gay people is unacceptable. — Mikhail Baryshnikov
I have spent seven of the 12 years I have been married a victim of political persecution. I must be the first male spouse being… — Asif Ali Zardari
Persecution of Christians is growing around the world, and Congress needs to pay more attention to it. — Elliott Abrams
We must confront persecution faced by many Christian communities and the intolerance that plagues us. We must overcome anti-Semitism and the prejudice that divides us.… — Ban Ki-moon
When I first went to places where people were suffering from war and persecution, I felt ashamed of my feelings of sadness. I could see… — Angelina Jolie
Joseph Smith was true to his calling and fulfilled his duty even in the face of severe persecution and great personal sacrifice. — Joseph B. Wirthlin
In 1913, the noted German actor and director Paul Wegener was making a film in Prague when he heard the legend of Rabbi Loew, who… — Kage Baker
Bigotry and intolerance, silenced by argument, endeavors to silence by persecution, in old days by fire and sword, in modern days by the tongue. — Charles Simmons
And in times and places where there was not much persecution, people could become and continue Christians who neither were nor professed to be very… — Robert Rainy
To punish a man because we infer from the nature of some doctrine which he holds, or from the conduct of other persons who hold… — Thomas Babington Macaulay
Persecution produced its natural effect on them. It found them a sect; it made them a faction. — Thomas Babington Macaulay
Throughout history, when societies face tough economic times, we have seen democratic reforms deferred, decreased trust in government, persecution of minority groups, and a general… — Samantha Power
If, in the present chaotic and shameful struggle for existence, when organized society offers a premium on greed, cruelty, and deceit, men can be found… — Lucy Parsons
I could well believe that it is God's intention, since we have refused milder remedies, to compel us into unity, by persecution even and hardship.… — C.S. Lewis
It is a sad thing that in the unfortunate times in which we live, the purest life, the most incontestable virtue, cannot exempt a man… — Alexander Dumas
People look AT you, God looks IN you! — Kenneth W Griffin
If you truly aspire to the values of freedom, then I (for one) would be proud to call you an American or friend; my greatest… — Johnny Luckett
How you look at life depends on which side of the prism you are looking at. — Biman Gandhi
The most savage controversies are those about matters as to which there is no good evidence either way. Persecution is used in theology, not in… — Bertrand Russell
During almost fifteen centuries has the legal establishment of Christianity been on trial. What has been its fruits? More or less, in all places, pride… — James Madison
Persecution is one way to drive believers away and create a carnal comfort zone. — John Hagee
Persecution is simply the clash between two irreconcilable value-systems. — John Stott
That diabolical Hell conceivedprinciple of persecution rages among some [people] and to their eternal Infamy the clergycan furnish their Quota of Imps for such business. — James Madison

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