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Censorship Quote by Jeremy Bentham

“As to the evil which results from a censorship, it is impossible to measure it, for it is impossible to tell where it ends.” quote by Jeremy Bentham
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“As to the evil which results from a censorship, it is impossible to measure it, for it is impossible to tell where it ends.”

Jeremy Bentham

About This Quote

Source Essay: An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation, 1789

Censorship's harms are immeasurable because its limits are unknown.

In simple terms: Censorship’s damage is hard to gauge.

Key Takeaway

Beware unseen consequences of restricting speech.

Themes

freedom censorship ethics

Mood

critical concerned

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • media policy
  • education
  • public discourse

Key Concepts

Political theory law

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can societies monitor censorship effects?
  • What safeguards balance free speech and harm prevention?
A Different Perspective

Sometimes regulation is needed to protect, creating tension with harm measurement.

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