Accepted Quote by Samuel Gompers
“The freedom of speech and the freedom of the press have not been granted to the people in order that they may say things which please, and which are based upon accepted thought, but the right to say the things which displease, the right to say the things which convey the new and yet unexpected thoughts, the right to say things, even though they do a wrong.”
About This Quote
Freedom of speech and press exists to allow unpopular, new, and even wrong ideas, not just comforting ones.
In simple terms: Free speech lets us say uncomfortable truths.
Key Takeaway
Defend the right to dissent.
Themes
civil liberties
press freedom
social progress
Mood
defensive
analytical
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- public debate
- legal challenges
Key Concepts
political discourse
media criticism
Questions to Reflect On
- What challenges arise when protecting offensive speech?
- How do societies balance harm and freedom?
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