Holbrook JacksonHistory proves there is no better advertisement for a book than to condemn it for obscenity.
About This Quote
This quote by Mark Twain is a commentary on censorship. The author believes that if someone believes enough in something, they will find a way to say so and that people will believe them. He also believes that people will then defend the book, even if it is offensive.
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