Ridicule Quotes

I confidently expect that we shall continue to be grouped with mothers-in-law and Wigan Pier as one of the recognized objects of ridicule.

Edward Ettingdene Bridges, 1st Baron Bridges

Tell those who indulge in these drugs (LSD, marijuana, and other types) that it is harmful physically, mentally and spiritually, and that they should stop the taking of these drugs. Your duty is to tell them, regardless of whether they accept what you say, or if they ridicule or humiliate you, to boldly and bravely face these things.

Meher Baba

A husband who submits to his wifes yoke is justly held an object of ridicule. A womans influence ought to be entirely concealed.

Honor de Balzac

How comes it to pass then, that we appear such Cowards in reasoning, and are so afraid to stand the Test of Ridicule?

Anthony Ashley Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury

When adults first become conscious of something new, they usually either attack or try to escape from it... Attack includes such mild forms as ridicule, and escape includes merely putting out of mind.

Dr. William Ian Beardmore Beveridge