Bases Quote by Aung San Suu Kyi
“The basis of democratic freedom is freedom of speech.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to the UN Human Rights Council, Aung San Suu Kyi, 2012
Freedom of speech is the foundation that enables other democratic freedoms to exist and flourish.
In simple terms: Speech is the base of democracy.
Key Takeaway
Protect speech to protect democracy.
Themes
democracy
free speech
human rights
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
political
ethical
When to use this quote
- public debates
- media reporting
- activism
- education
Key Concepts
civic engagement
political theory
law
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies balance free speech with protection from harm?
- What responsibilities accompany speech rights?
A Different Perspective
Speech can be misused to spread hate or falsehoods.
![“Our spirit is back, but we haven't reinstitutionalized it. We've got to do a better job of getting across that America is freedom - freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of enterprise. And freedom is special and rare. It's fragile; it needs production [protection].” quote by Ronald Reagan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3bb/ronald-reagan-119_america_our-spirit-is-back-but-we-haven-t-reinst_2900845.jpg)
