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

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

Martin Farquhar Tupper

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