Quote by Don Mashak

Throughout History, Empires have persecuted the great agitators; Noah, Socrates, Jesus, Columbus, Voltaire, Charles Darwin, Gandhi, the US Founding Fathers, Martin Luther King, Jr. et. al.

Throughout History, Empires have persecuted the great agitat

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This quote suggests that throughout history, great agitators, individuals who challenge existing norms and systems of power, have often faced persecution from empires. The quote mentions a range of well-known figures, such as Noah, Socrates, Jesus, Columbus, Voltaire, Charles Darwin, Gandhi, the US Founding Fathers, and Martin Luther King, Jr. These individuals are seen as catalysts for change, often sparking societal or intellectual revolutions. Despite their diverse backgrounds and time periods, they have all encountered oppression and resistance from empires or ruling powers who seek to maintain the status quo and suppress disruptive ideas.

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By Don Mashak

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