Quote by Mark Twain

No God and no religion can survive ridicule. No political church, no nobility, no royalty or other fraud, can face ridicule in a fair field, and live.

No God and no religion can survive ridicule. No political ch

Summary

This quote suggests that ridicule has the power to expose the faults and weaknesses of various institutions, including religion, politics, and royalty. It implies that when these institutions are subjected to ridicule, they are unable to withstand it and eventually crumble under the scrutiny. The quote highlights the idea that satire and mockery can help to unveil the deficiencies and hypocrisy within these establishments, potentially leading to their downfall.

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Ridicule

By Mark Twain

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