Books Quote by Salman Rushdie
“The only position when violence is threatened in response to a novel or a cartoon or a crappy YouTube video is a no-surrender position. This is how we live. We live in a country in which we have these rights, and we're not going to give them up. Full stop. The end.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Lecture on Free Speech, 2020
Violence is threatened against creative works, yet we must not surrender our rights; we must stand firm.
In simple terms: We must defend free expression despite threats.
Key Takeaway
Defend free speech boldly.
Themes
freedom
expression
resistance
Mood
defiant
urgent
Type
political
activist
When to use this quote
- media criticism
- online harassment
- political protest
- artistic creation
Key Concepts
censorship
civil liberties
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies balance safety and free expression?
- What responsibilities accompany free speech?
A Different Perspective
Defending rights can provoke further conflict.
