Hampton Sides

I am not one of those people who believe that MLK achieved more in martyrdom than he could have if he'd lived: imagine what a guiding influence he could have on the world were he still among us.

American Historian

Samuel Johnson

Every man has a right to utter what he thinks truth, and every other man has a right to knock him down for it. Martyrdom is the test.

English Writer

Mahatma Gandhi

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

Indian Leader

Chuck Palahniuk

The only difference between suicide and martyrdom is press coverage.

American Novelist

Winston Churchill

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

British Statesman

Arthur Schopenhauer

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

German Philosopher

Voltaire

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

French Writer

Mark Twain

American Writer

Lord Byron

British Poet

Benjamin Wittes

American Journalist

Often used when discussing history, especially religious or political figures who died for their beliefs.

Historical Usage

Sometimes used figuratively to express extreme dedication, not necessarily leading to actual death.

Figurative Speech

Martyrdom often implies respect for someone's sacrifice.

Admiration and Reverence

Be aware of cultural contexts, as 'martyrdom' can be sensitive or controversial depending on one's beliefs.

Cultural Sensitivity

Often used in literature to add depth to characters who suffer for a cause.

Literary Device

Can express intense struggle or burden in personal challenges.

Emotional Weight

Sometimes used to exaggerate one's troubles humorously or dramatically.

Hyperbole

This sense of 'martyrdom' does not refer to actual death, but a metaphorical suffering.

Not Actual Death

 couldn't help wondering if other mothers here were raising their children the same way there wasn't a definite time in which they told me they wanted to become martyrs I instilled this in them and they followed it thanks be to Allah and they reached their goal which was martyrdom thanks be to Allah and the

Mother of a Martyr PIPE...

 bureaucracy they answered questions like who recruited you what's your hometown what occupation do you seek and that last question a surprising insight was revealed the vast majority of foreign fighters were seeking to become suicide bombers for martyrdom hugely important

The rise of human-compute...

 It is a pathetic little second-rate substitute for reality -- a pitiable flight from life. As such, it deserves no compassion, it deserves no treatment as minority martyrdom,