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William Hazlitt

"Defoe says that there were a hundred thousand stout country fellows in his time ready to fight to the death against popery without knowing whether popery was a man or a horse."

William Hazlitt (1778-1830) "On Prejudice," Sketches and Essays

 

Image: The woman seems to says, "Yes, I am a Muslim, but I'm also a loyal American. I was born here and this is my home, but everyday I'm made to feel as if I'm a dangerous foreigner." (Provenance is unknown. If anyone knows its origin, please contact me and I will give proper credit.)

 

This North Eastern Life: Quote of the Day for 2015-10-02

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Uploaded on October 2, 2015