I am very fond of truth, but not at all of martyrdom.
The adjective is the enemy of the noun. Variant: The adjective is the enemy of the substantive.
Now, now my good man, this is no time to be making enemies." (Voltaire on his deathbed in response to a priest asking him that he renounce Satan.)
It is with books as with men: a very small number play a great part.
Never having been able to succeed in the world, he took his revenge by speaking ill of it.
Every man can educate himself. It's shameful to put one's mind into the hands of those whom you wouldn't entrust with your money. Dare to think for yourself.