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No great movement designed to change the world can bear to be laughed at or belittled. Mockery is a rust that corrodes a
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"No great movement designed to change the world can bear to be laughed at or belittled. Mockery is a rust that corrodes all it touches"

- Milan Kundera

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This quote by Milan Kundera speaks with the power of ridicule and also exactly how it can be damaging to any type of activity that is trying to make a favorable adjustment worldwide. Kundera is suggesting that mockery can be destructive and also can wear down the progression of any type of activity. He is cautioning that if a motion is made fun of or belittled, it will certainly be hard for it to prosper. This is because mockery can be demoralizing and also can cause individuals to lose faith in the movement. It can likewise bring about a lack of assistance and also a decline in interest. Kundera is highlighting the value of taking any kind of activity seriously and not permitting it to be threatened by taunting. He is recommending that if a motion is to be effective, it has to be appreciated and taken seriously.

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Czech Republic Flag This quote is written / told by Milan Kundera somewhere between April 1, 1929 and today. He/she was a famous Writer from Czech Republic. The author also have 31 other quotes.

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