Quote by Thomas Jefferson
Resort is had to ridicule only when reason is against us. - Thomas

Resort is had to ridicule only when reason is against us. – Thomas Jefferson

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When a person can no longer laugh at himself, it is time for others to laugh at him. – Thomas Szasz

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Oh that wisdom was half as zealous for converts as ridicule. – Franz Grillparzer

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Ridicule is a weak weapon when pointed at a strong mind; but common people are cowards and dread an empty laugh. – Martin Tupper

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