Censors Quote by David Cronenberg
““Censors tend to do what only psychotics do; They confuse fantasy with reality.””
About This Quote
Source Film: Videodrome, 1983
Censorship blurs reality, treating imagination as threat, limiting creative freedom.
In simple terms: Censorship confuses imagination with danger.
Guard creative expression from over‑regulation.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- media regulation
- artistic expression
- political speech
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Should all fantasy be unrestricted?
- When does protection become oppression?
Some regulation protects vulnerable audiences.