Thoughts, words, ideas and information, free from any bonds or restrictions, is the very concrete which pours out a foundation strong enough that upon which a house, stable and lasting, of true freedom and liberty may be built.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Free exchange of thoughts and information builds a strong foundation for lasting liberty.
- In plain terms
- Freedom grows when ideas and information can flow without restrictions.
- What can you take from it?
- Protect free speech and open access to information to maintain a free society.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What limits if necessary for free flow of ideas?
- How do we balance freedom with safety?
Another view
Unrestricted information can sometimes spread harm or misinformation.
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