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Suppression of speech3 quotes
We can never be sure that the opinion we are endeavoring to stifle is a false opinion; and if we were sure, stifling it would be an evil still. — John Stuart Mill · 1859You have not converted a man, because you have silenced him. — John Morley · 1874The power of the press is very great, but not so great as the power of suppress. — Alfred Harmsworth · 1918Freedom of speech and expression2 quotes
We can never be sure that the opinion we are endeavoring to stifle is a false opinion; and if we were sure, stifling it would be an evil still. — John Stuart Mill · 1859You have not converted a man, because you have silenced him. — John Morley · 1874Media1 quote
The power of the press is very great, but not so great as the power of suppress. — Alfred Harmsworth · 1918Persuasion1 quote
You have not converted a man, because you have silenced him. — John Morley · 1874