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.”
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.
Beware unseen consequences of restricting speech.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- media policy
- education
- public discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies monitor censorship effects?
- What safeguards balance free speech and harm prevention?
Sometimes regulation is needed to protect, creating tension with harm measurement.