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Several hard-core Star Wars fans who had tickets for the first showing actually said that when the movie finally began, read more
Several hard-core Star Wars fans who had tickets for the first showing actually said that when the movie finally began, they started crying. Mainly because they realized that it's 22 years later, and they still haven't lost their virginity.
Censorship in any form is the enemy of creativity, since it cuts off the life blood of creativity: ideas.
Censorship in any form is the enemy of creativity, since it cuts off the life blood of creativity: ideas.
If this nation is to be wise as well as strong, if we are to achieve our destiny, then we read more
If this nation is to be wise as well as strong, if we are to achieve our destiny, then we need more new ideas for more wise men reading more good books in more public libraries. These libraries should be open to all—except the censor. We must know all the facts and hear all the alternatives and listen to all the criticisms. Let us welcome controversial books and controversial authors. For the Bill of Rights is the guardian of our security as well as our liberty.
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.
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.
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.
The appeal of cinema lies in the fear of death.
The appeal of cinema lies in the fear of death.
I'd rather do theater and British films than move to LA in hopes of getting small roles in American films.
I'd rather do theater and British films than move to LA in hopes of getting small roles in American films.
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.
