Communication Quote by Tiberius
“In a free state there should be freedom of speech and thought.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Unknown Roman speech, attributed to Tiberius, 1st century AD
Advocates that a truly free society must protect both speech and thought from censorship.
In simple terms: Freedom includes both speaking and thinking.
Defend both speech and thought.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- public discourse
- academic debate
- online platforms
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies protect thought without infringing privacy?
- What limits, if any, should speech have?
Balancing speech with preventing hate speech is challenging.