Quote by Milan Kundera

No great movement designed to change the world can bear to be laughed at or belittled. Mockery is a rust that corrodes all it touches.

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This quote emphasizes the importance of taking any great movement seriously and not underestimating its potential impact. It suggests that when a movement is laughed at or belittled, it loses its strength and credibility, just like rust gradually corrodes and weakens metal. Mockery has the power to undermine and discourage progress, so it is crucial to reinforce the significance and validity of movements in order to achieve meaningful change.

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