Censors Quote by Anatole France
“No government ought to be without censors; and where the press is free, no one ever will. Chance is the pseudonym of God when he did not want to sign.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Role of Censors, 1900
Argues that without censorship, free press leads to chaos; likens chance to a deity’s pseudonym.
In simple terms: Censorship prevents chaos; chance is divine.
Balance freedom and order.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- media policy
- ethical debate
- philosophical discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is censorship ever justified?
- How does chance influence events?
May be outdated.