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Proselytizing

In politics, as in religion, it is equally absurd to aim at making proselytes by fire and sword. Heresies in either can rarely be cured by persecution.

Author Greg RavenPosted on June 20, 2011November 1, 2018Format QuoteCategories politicsTags Alexander Hamilton

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