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“As to the evil which results from a censorship, it is impossible to measure it, for it is impossible to tell where it ends.” quote by Jeremy Bentham
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“As to the evil which results from a censorship, it is impossible to measure it, for it is impossible to tell where it ends.”

Jeremy Bentham

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Censorship's harms are immeasurable because its limits are unknown.

In simple terms: Censorship’s damage is hard to gauge.

Key Takeaway

Beware unseen consequences of restricting speech.

Themes

freedom censorship ethics

Mood

critical concerned

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • media policy
  • education
  • public discourse

Key Concepts

Political theory law

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can societies monitor censorship effects?
  • What safeguards balance free speech and harm prevention?
A Different Perspective

Sometimes regulation is needed to protect, creating tension with harm measurement.

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