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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 first condition of progress is the removal of censorship.
The first condition of progress is the removal of censorship.
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
I suppose that writers should, in a way, feel flattered by the censorship laws. They show a primitive fear and read more
I suppose that writers should, in a way, feel flattered by the censorship laws. They show a primitive fear and dread at the fearful magic of print.
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.
Only the suppressed word is dangerous.
Only the suppressed word is dangerous.
To the press alone, chequered as it is with abuses, the world is indebted for all the triumphs which have read more
To the press alone, chequered as it is with abuses, the world is indebted for all the triumphs which have been gained by reason and humanity over error and oppression
Censorship reflects a society's lack of confidence in itself. It is a hallmark of an authoritarian regime.
Censorship reflects a society's lack of confidence in itself. It is a hallmark of an authoritarian regime.
