“The persecuting spirit has its origin... in the assumption that one's ...” — John Fiske Quote

“The persecuting spirit has its origin... in the assumption that one's own opinions are infallibly correct.”

“We shall be inclined to pronounce the voyage that led to the way to this New World as the most epoch-making event of all that have occurred since the birth of Christ.”

“One and all, the orthodox creeds are crumbling into ruins everywhere.”

“Contrary to common assumption, many of the wealthiest Americans aren't worried about the weakening economy at all. They are actually excited about it.”

“I can't stand the assumption that I'm blonde and a bit stupid.”

“There is this assumption that much of what I write is about my life, and that simply is not true.”