Definition of Martyrdom

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Definition of Martyrdom
	Martyrdom The condition of a martyr; the death of a martyr; the suffering of death on account of adherence to the Christian faith, or to any cause. Affliction; torment; torture. Related Definitions: Account, Adherence, Affliction, Any, Cause, Christian, Condition, Death, Faith, Martyr, Of, On, Or, Suffering, The, To, Torment, Torture

Martyrdom Quotations

Martyrdom covers a multitude of sins.
Mark Twain

Although prepared for martyrdom, I preferred that it be postponed.
Winston Churchill

Let us all be brave enough to die the death of a martyr, but let no one lust for martyrdom.
Mohandas Gandhi

I am very fond of truth, but not at all of martyrdom.
Voltaire

Folly loves the martyrdom of fame.
Lord Byron

Martyrdom: The only way a man can become famous without ability.
George Bernard Shaw

The only difference between suicide and martyrdom is press coverage.
Chuck Palahniuk

Martyrdom does not end something, it only a beginning.
Indira Gandhi

Martyrdom is the only way a man can become famous without ability.
Arthur Schopenhauer

You should read history and look at ostracism, persecution, martyrdom, and that kind of thing. They always happen to the best men, you know.
George Eliot

Martyrdom Translations

martyrdom in Latin is martyrium
martyrdom in Spanish is martirio

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