Quote of Soren Kierkegaard: People demand freedom of speech as...
Biography - Soren Kierkegaard:
Danish philosopher.
Born: 1813 - Died: 1855
Period:
19th century
Place of birth: Denmark
Born: 1813 - Died: 1855
Period:
19th century
Place of birth: Denmark
People demand freedom of speech as a compensation for the freedom of thought which they seldom use.
Translation
(French, German)
Menschen fordern die Redefreiheit als Ausgleich für die Freiheit des Denkens, die sie selten nutzen.
See also...
Quotes about freedom of expression:
Article XI – The free communication of thoughts and of opinions is one of the most precious rights of man: any citizen thus may speak, write, print freely, except to respond to the abuse of this liberty, in the cases determined by the law.
The right to say and print what we think is the right of every free man, who cannot be deprived of it without exercising the most odious tyranny.
Quotes about thought:
Quotes about freedom:
This is the highest wisdom that I own; freedom and life are earned by those alone who conquer them each day anew.
Article I – Men are born and remain free and equal in rights. Social distinctions can be founded only on the common good.
Soren Kierkegaard also said...
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