Action Quote by Richard M. Nixon
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“Violence or the threat of violence [must] never be permitted to influence the actions or judgments of the university community. Once it does, the community, almost by definition, ceases to be a university. It is for this reason that from time immemorial expulsion has been the primary instrument of university discipline.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: University Policy Address, 1970
Violence must not shape university decisions; allowing it erodes academic integrity and institutional purpose.
In simple terms: Violence should not affect university choices.
Key Takeaway
Protect academic freedom from intimidation.
Themes
academic freedom
discipline
institutional integrity
free speech
safety
Mood
serious
determined
protective
Type
statement
policy
ethical
When to use this quote
- faculty meetings
- student protests
- policy formulation
- disciplinary hearings
Key Concepts
authoritarianism
coercion
institutional autonomy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can universities enforce this principle in practice?
- What safeguards prevent covert intimidation?
A Different Perspective
Violence may still influence decisions despite formal bans.
