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Quote by Martin Tupper
Ridicule is a weak weapon when pointed at a strong mind; but commo

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

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