The rating [of "Aquarius"] was eventually brought down to 16 after the third appeal. Everything blew up after the second appeal because the press picked it up and spurred suspicions of persecution.
Whatever tumults and strifes await God's witnesses, it remains clear that the doctrine of persecution for the sake of conscience is most evidently and lamentably contrary to the doctrine of Christ Jesus, the Prince of Peace.
Religion which requires persecution to sustain, it is of the devil's propagation.
Persecution readily knits friendship between its victims.
Popularity has slain more prophets of God than persecution ever did.
I think if you come from a history of persecution you have to develop a sense of humour.
Persecution shows who is a hireling, and who a true pastor.
There can be no Good Will. Will is always Evil; it is persecution to others or selfishness.
The advancement of all sciences, especially where there has been such a radical change, have been attended with persecution.
If one fears men much he will never do anything great for God: all that one does for God arouses persecution.