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“I disapprove of what you say, but I defend to the death your right to say it.” quote by Voltaire
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“I disapprove of what you say, but I defend to the death your right to say it.”

Voltaire

About This Quote

Source Essay: On Liberty, John Stuart Mill, 1859

Advocates protecting free speech even for ideas one disagrees with, emphasizing the principle of tolerance.

In simple terms: Defend others' right to speak, even if you disagree.

Key Takeaway

Protect free expression.

Themes

tolerance free speech rights

Mood

thoughtful defensive

Type

ethical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • political debate
  • online forums
  • classroom discussions
  • media reporting

Key Concepts

liberalism civil discourse

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do we draw the line between protected speech and harmful speech?
  • What responsibilities accompany the right to speak?
A Different Perspective

Balancing free speech with hate speech concerns can be complex.

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