I disapprove of what you say... A quote often attributed to Voltaire
Biography - Voltaire:
François-Marie Arouet, known by his nom de plume Voltaire was a French writer, historian, and philosopher, a leading figure of the Enlightenment, famous for defending freedom, tolerance, and for criticizing religious fanaticism and social injustice.
Born: 1694 - Died: 1778
Period:
18th century
17th century
Place of birth: France
Born: 1694 - Died: 1778
Period:
18th century
17th century
Place of birth: France
I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.
Note
Source: The friends of Voltaire - Evelyn Beatrice
Quote source: Quote of uncertain origin. No reliable source confirms that Voltaire is the author. The phrase remains nevertheless appreciated and shared for its meaning.
Translation
(German, French)
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.
Voltaire also said...
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