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He is always the severest censor of the merit of others who has the least worth of his own.

He is always the severest censor of the merit of others who has the least worth of his own.

by Elias Lyman Maggon Found in: Censorship Quotes,
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The fact is that censorship always defeats its own purpose, for it creates, in the end, the kind of society read more

The fact is that censorship always defeats its own purpose, for it creates, in the end, the kind of society that is incapable of exercising real discretion.

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I am opposed to censorship. Censors are pretty sure fools. I have no confidence in the suppression of everyday facts.

I am opposed to censorship. Censors are pretty sure fools. I have no confidence in the suppression of everyday facts.

by James Robinson Found in: Censorship Quotes,
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Damn all expurgated books; the dirtiest book of all is the expurgated book.

Damn all expurgated books; the dirtiest book of all is the expurgated book.

by Walt Whitman Found in: Censorship Quotes,
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Every burned book enlightens the world.

Every burned book enlightens the world.

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Pontius Pilate was the first great censor and Jesus Christ the first great victim of censorship

Pontius Pilate was the first great censor and Jesus Christ the first great victim of censorship

by Ben Lindsey Found in: Censorship Quotes,
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Only the suppressed word is dangerous.

Only the suppressed word is dangerous.

by Ludwig Borne Found in: Censorship Quotes,
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As long as I don't write about the government, religion, politics, and other institutions, I am free to print anything.

As long as I don't write about the government, religion, politics, and other institutions, I am free to print anything.

by Beaumarchais Found in: Censorship Quotes,
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The first condition of progress is the removal of censorship.

The first condition of progress is the removal of censorship.

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