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“If it come to prohibiting, there is aught more likely to be prohibited than truth itself.” quote by John Milton
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“If it come to prohibiting, there is aught more likely to be prohibited than truth itself.”

John Milton

About This Quote

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

Truth is more likely to be suppressed than any other thing.

In simple terms: Truth faces the greatest risk of prohibition.

Key Takeaway

Defend truth, resist censorship.

Themes

truth censorship power justice

Mood

serious determined

Type

political inspirational

When to use this quote

  • journalism
  • academic research
  • activism
  • public policy

Key Concepts

political philosophy ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What truth are you protecting?
  • How can you speak truth safely?
A Different Perspective

Suppressing truth can be justified under security claims.

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