It is folly for an eminent man to think of escaping censure, and a weakness to be affected with it. All the illustrious persons of ;antiquity, and indeed of every age in the world, have passed through this fiery persecution.

I find the pain of a little censure, even when it is unfounded, is more acute than the pleasure of much praise.

The censure of those who are opposed to us, is the highest commendation that can be given us.

He who would acquire fame must not show himself afraid of censure. The dread of censure is the death of genius.