The history of persecution is a history of endeavors to cheat nature, to make water run up hill, to twist a rope of sand.

Summary

This quote highlights the futility and senselessness of persecution throughout history. It suggests that persecutors are like individuals attempting to defy the laws of nature, engaging in impossible and futile endeavors. Just as one cannot make water flow uphill or create a strong rope from sand, attempts to discriminate and mistreat others based on race, religion, or other differences are ultimately fruitless and without rational justification. The quote emphasizes the absurdity and irrationality of persecution, highlighting its inherent weakness and lack of foundation.

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