persecution

Because the Nazi venom worked its way even into our thoughts, every accurate thought was a conquest; because an all-powerful police sought to force us into silence every word became as precious as a declaration of principle; because we were persecuted, each of our gestures carried the weight of a commitment.

Persecution is the first law of society because it is always easier to suppress criticism than to meet it.

Opposition may become sweet to a man when he has christened it persecution.

The following sentiments are illustrative of the philosophy of the Talmud: "Love peace and pursue it at any cost." ... "Remember it is better to be persecuted than to persecute." ... "Be not prone to anger." ... "He who giveth alms in secret is greater than Moses himself." ... "It is better to utter a short prayer with devotion than a long one without fervor." ... "He who having but one piece of bread in his basket, and says, What shall I eat tomorrow? is a man of little faith." (Farrar, The Life of Christ, p. 680.)

Persecution was at least a sign of personal interest.

That which corrodes the souls of the persecuted is the monstrous inner agreement with the prevailing prejudice against them.

He who anticipates his century is generally persecuted when living, and always pilfered when dead.

[Government] "help" to business is just as disastrous as government persecution . . . the only way a government can be of service to national prosperity is by keeping its hands off.