Awakening Quote by Hedrick Smith
“This is precisely the purpose of censorship - not only to block unwanted views, but to keep people who are unhappy from knowing how many millions of others share their unhappiness; to keep the dormant opposition from awakening to its own developing strength.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Power of Censorship, 1975 (source unspecified)
Censorship serves to hide collective unhappiness and prevent collective awakening.
In simple terms: Censorship silences shared discontent.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and address hidden societal grievances.
Themes
politics
media
control
freedom
society
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
political
analytical
When to use this quote
- journalistic investigations
- activist campaigns
- policy debates
Key Concepts
public opinion
social movements
information control
Questions to Reflect On
- How does censorship shape public perception?
- What mechanisms can counteract hidden dissent?
A Different Perspective
May overstate censorship's impact in some contexts.
