Quote of Voltaire ? - I disapprove of what you say...
Biography - Voltaire:
François-Marie Arouet, known by his nom de plume Voltaire was a French Enlightenment writer, historian, and philosopher.
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: Quotation of uncertain origin
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.
In many respects, the United States is a great country. Freedom of speech is protected more than in any other country. It is also a very free society.
If all mankind minus one were of one opinion, mankind would be no more justified in silencing that one person than he, if he had the power, would be justified in silencing mankind.
Voltaire also said...
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