The law is agnostic about truth. It's very skeptical of ultimate truth. That's why freedom of speech permits lies to be told. — Alan Dershowitz Copy Share Image
Freedom of speech doesn't protect speech you like; it protects speech you don't like. — Larry Flynt Copy Share Image
We don't have the freedom of speech to talk about the weather. We have the first amendment so we can say some… — Ron Paul Copy Share Image
I will not abridge my freedoms so as not to offend savages, freedom of speech is under violent assault here. — Pamela Geller Copy Share Image
Abuses of the freedom of speech ought to be repressed, but to whom are we to commit the power of doing it? — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
If you can't write freely and if you can't speak freely in your country, you can be sure that you are living… — Mehmet Murat Ildan Copy Share Image
Freedom of speech and of the press are essential to the enlightenment of a free people and in restraining those who wield… — Felix Frankfurter Copy Share Image
“Freedom of Speech has become Freedom of Stupidity on the internet. Some ignominious users should not be given a voice to comment… — Michael P. Naughton Copy Share Image
And why do we, who say we oppose tyranny and demand freedom of speech, allow people to go to prison and be… — David Icke Copy Share Image
Human life consists of doing certain things ... to take part in the life of the community; to be able to talk… — Amartya Sen Copy Share Image
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech,… — Henry George Copy Share Image
“Government has no right to hurt a hair on the head of an Atheist for his Opinions. Let him have a care… — John Adams Copy Share Image
In our democratic society, the library stands for hope, for learning, for progress, for literacy, for self-improvement and for civic engagement. The… — Vartan Gregorian Copy Share Image
“If there be any among us who would wish to dissolve this Union, or to change its republican form, let them stand… — Thomas Jefferson Copy Share Image
“Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek,… — United Nations Copy Share Image
The exploitation of women, mass hunger, disregard for freedom of conscience and for freedom of speech, widespread and racial discrimination all these… — Rene Cassin Copy Share Image
You can't believe how pro gay and pro freedom of speech I am. I'm way out beyond anyone on the Left. And… — Penn Jillette Copy Share Image
“Every word serves a purpose. It conveys an idea. And the idea behind words like feces, stool, or poop is exactly the… — Oliver Markus Malloy Copy Share Image
“Once a government is committed to the principle of silencing the voice of opposition, it has only one way to go, and… — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
I am a believer in liberty . That is my religion to give to every other human being every right that I… — Robert Green Ingersoll Copy Share Image
I would never want to pass a law limiting freedom of speech, but that doesn't mean we have to condone statements that… — Sebastian Junger Copy Share Image
Government is not reason; it is not eloquent; it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master.… — George Washington Copy Share Image
“Here is how I propose to end book-banning in this country once and for all: Every candidate for school committee should be… — Kurt Vonnegut Jr Copy Share Image
As an American, we have a right to vote and to our freedom of speech, and to voice our political views, and… — Katie Walsh Copy Share Image
Freedom of speech is freedom above all for those whose views you dislike most. — Peter Hitchens Copy Share Image
The fundamentals that founded our great nation included the freedom of speech and religion. — Markwayne Mullin Copy Share Image
“Freedom of speech is detestable only to those who have no desire to think for themselves.” — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
Freedom of speech is of no use to a man who has nothing to say and freedom of worship is of no… — Franklin D. Roosevelt Copy Share Image
“A nation of underachievers is easier to control than a society that excels.” — Ryan Hunter Copy Share Image
I believe in freedom of speech, but I believe we should also have the right to comment on freedom of speech. — Stockwell Day Copy Share Image
“The Council is wrong. Yet, observe that none of us will risk telling it so, for fear of the consequences.” — Mark Dunn Copy Share Image
Freedom of speech is lost when you get into a relationship and she is beautiful — Anonymous Copy Share Image
After September 11th, freedom of speech in America has become a topic that's touchier than a Vatican summer camp. — Dennis Miller Copy Share Image
“Honesty is vulnerability. Sadly, not everyone can handle someone’s honesty. However, lying allows people to be comfortable.” — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
See, Independence means freedom, for me, more specifically, freedom of speech which we seem to have lost. — Saswata Chatterjee Copy Share Image
Free speech is meaningless if the commercial cacophony has risen to the point where no one can hear you. — Naomi Klein Copy Share Image
Freedom of speech is always under attack by Fascist mentality, which exists in all parts of the world, unfortunately. — Lawrence Ferlinghetti Copy Share Image
Some people only speak of freedom of speech while they're out of power. Once they're in power, they're ruthless in suppressing the… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
“Freedom of speech i can guarantee ,but freedom after speech i can't guarantee ,so watch the the type of words that comes… — lexis smigz Copy Share Image
I am sure that as soon as speech was invented, efforts to suppress and control it began, and that process of suppression… — Gilbert S. Merritt, Jr Copy Share Image