The free expression of the hopes and aspirations of a people is the greatest and only safety in a sane society.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Free speech allows people to express their hopes, which keeps society stable and sane.
- In plain terms
- Allowing people to speak freely is the best way to keep society healthy.
- What can you take from it?
- Protect free expression to maintain social stability.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What limits, if any, should exist on free speech?
- How does expression prevent societal collapse?
Another view
Societies also need some norms to function, not just free expression.
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