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    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 mortified to be told that, in the United States of America, the sale of a book can become read more

I am mortified to be told that, in the United States of America, the sale of a book can become a subject of inquiry, and of criminal inquiry too.

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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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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 trouble with censors is that they worry if a girl has cleavage. They ought to worry if she hasn't read more

The trouble with censors is that they worry if a girl has cleavage. They ought to worry if she hasn't any.

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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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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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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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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.

by John Mortimer Found in: Censorship Quotes,
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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 Lindsay Found in: Censorship Quotes,
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