Had Luther and Calvin been confined before they had begun to dogmatize, the states would have been spared many troubles.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Suppressing dissent early can prevent larger societal conflicts later.
- In plain terms
- Stopping radicals early prevents trouble.
- What can you take from it?
- Address dissent before it spreads.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is censorship ever justified?
- How do societies handle dissent?
Another view
Suppression often fuels deeper resentment.
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