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Censorship Quote by Terry Tempest Williams

“When silence is a choice, it is an unnerving presence. When silence is imposed, it is censorship.” quote by Terry Tempest Williams
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“When silence is a choice, it is an unnerving presence. When silence is imposed, it is censorship.”

Terry Tempest Williams

About This Quote

Source Essay: "Silence and Censorship", 1999

Choosing silence is unsettling; imposed silence is censorship.

In simple terms: Voluntary silence feels eerie; forced silence is oppressive.

Key Takeaway

Guard against imposed silence.

Themes

freedom of expression silence censorship choice

Mood

urgent reflective

Type

social ethical

When to use this quote

  • public speaking
  • activism
  • policy making

Key Concepts

social justice media ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is silence necessary?
  • How can we resist unwanted censorship?
A Different Perspective

May ignore contexts where silence is protective.

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