Whoever would overthrow the liberty of a nation must begin by subduing the freeness of speech.

About This Quote

The founding fathers of America, such as Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, believed that the freedom of speech was the very foundation of the American government. Jefferson was an avid opponent of George III, and he believed that freeing speech was the best way to defeat a tyrant. He said: "He who would destroy an enemy's freedom of speech, must begin by destroying his own."

Source: Silence Dogood, The Busybody, And Early Writings

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