The greater the obstacle the more glory in overcoming it.

The greater the obstacle the more glory in overcoming it.

The opposition is indispensable. A good statesman, like any other sensible human being, always learns more from his opposition than read more

The opposition is indispensable. A good statesman, like any other sensible human being, always learns more from his opposition than from his fervent supporters.

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

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

The coldest bodies warm with opposition; the hardest sparkle in collision.

The coldest bodies warm with opposition; the hardest sparkle in collision.

Opposition inflames the enthusiast, never converts him.

Opposition inflames the enthusiast, never converts him.

Opposition is true friendship.

Opposition is true friendship.

Gain from your opponents without sacrificing your own strength.

Gain from your opponents without sacrificing your own strength.

You can measure a man by the opposition it takes to discourage him.

You can measure a man by the opposition it takes to discourage him.