Dare Quote by Geoffrey Fisher
“Some of the press who speak loudly about the freedom of the press are themselves the enemies of freedom. Countless people dare not say a thing because they know it will be picked up and made a song of by the press. That limits freedom.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public commentary on press freedom, 20th century
Those who loudly defend press freedom may actually undermine it, and fear of media scrutiny silences others.
In simple terms: Defenders can become oppressors; fear of coverage limits speech.
Key Takeaway
Beware of hypocrisy in media criticism.
Themes
freedom of press
hypocrisy
speech suppression
Mood
skeptical
critical
Type
political
analytical
When to use this quote
- journalists
- activists
- political commentators
- public speakers
Key Concepts
media ethics
power dynamics
self‑censorship
Questions to Reflect On
- Who do you trust to speak freely?
- How does media power affect truth?
A Different Perspective
Critics may be selective, ignoring their own role in limiting discourse.
