Benjamin Franklin·1737Freedom of speech is a principal pillar of a free government; when this support is taken away, the constitution of a free society is dissolved, and tyranny is erected on its ruins. Republics and limited monarchies derive their strength and vigor from a popular examination into the action of the magistrates.
Søren Kierkegaard·1843People demand freedom of speech as a compensation for the freedom of thought which they seldom use.
Benjamin Franklin·1730If all printers were determined not to print anything till they were sure it would offend nobody, there would be very little printed.
