Quote by Samuel Johnson

Every man who attacks my belief, diminishes in some degree my confidence in it, and therefore makes me uneasy; and I am angry with him who makes me uneasy.

Every man who attacks my belief, diminishes in some degree m

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This quote expresses the speaker's vulnerability to criticism and how it affects their confidence and emotional state. The quote suggests that when someone challenges their beliefs, it causes them to doubt and feel uneasy. Furthermore, the speaker reacts with anger towards those who provoke this discomfort. It indicates the personal investment and importance the speaker places in their beliefs, illustrating the emotional response triggered by their questioning.

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