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(Moritz Daniel Oppenheim)
“Where they burn books, at the end they also burn people”
Heinrich Heine
“What is freedom of expression? Without the freedom to offend, it ceases to exist.”
Salman Rushdie
“If this nation is to be wise as well as strong, if we are to achieve our destiny, then we need more new ideas for more wise men reading more good books in more public libraries. These libraries should be open to all—except the censor. We must know all the facts and hear all the alternatives and listen to all the criticisms. Let us welcome controversial books and controversial authors. For the Bill of Rights is the guardian of our security as well as our liberty.”
John F. Kennedy
“Now is the time to speak. Now is the time for your words to be read and to be heard. I say to all writers: do not censor yourselves, and let your voices ring out into the world.”
Charles F. French
Great quotes
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Thank you!
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Time to go all World View on our fiction… Let’s turn this anger into fiction that motivates change!
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KC, I agree!
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Suppression of speech is dangerous, and should never be allowed no matter how much you dislike what is said.
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We agree.
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Too right. I salute all the brave souls over the years who have stood up to the might of power and evil. We might, individually, not be bigger than a smidgeon of earth, but collectively, we can make good compost!
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Yes, and that compost can make a smell they will not forget!
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Great quotes, especially the last one, but I fear it is too late Charles.
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Thank you, and Lucinda, I always have hope.
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I’ve never understood book-banning. Books that make us uncomfortable are meant to be discussed, not banned.
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I agree completely.
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These are excellent. Kennedy truly spoke words of wisdom.
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Yes, he did.
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Very important quotes! Thank you!
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You are very welcome!
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