We can say what we like without favour or fear and what we can't say we can breathe in your ear
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Public speech is free but true thoughts may need to be shared privately.
- In plain terms
- You can say anything openly, but secret truths are whispered.
- What can you take from it?
- Distinguish between public speech and private truth.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What truths stay private?
- Is open speech truly free?
Another view
Public speech is not always truly free in all societies.
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