Censorship quotes

Welcome to our collection of quotes on Censorship. Throughout history, censorship has been a contentious topic, sparking debates on the limits of freedom of expression and the power of authority. It refers to the act of suppressing or restricting certain information, ideas, or artistic expression deemed inappropriate, offensive, or dangerous by those in positions of power.

In this section, you will find a diverse range of quotes that explore the complexities and consequences of censorship. These quotes highlight the importance of free speech, the potential dangers of suppressing ideas, and the ways in which censorship can impact societies, cultures, and individuals.

Some quotes may emphasize the need for censorship to protect societal values, maintain public order, or safeguard sensitive information. Others may advocate for the preservation of unrestricted expression and the right to dissent, believing that censorship stifles creativity, limits intellectual growth, and hampers progress.

So, whether you're interested in the historical context of censorship, the ethical implications it raises, or simply looking for thought-provoking perspectives on the topic, we hope our collection of quotes on censorship will inspire you to think critically and engage in meaningful conversations about the freedom of speech and the flow of information in our world.

Kathryn Stockett

— Novelist

Censorship Mississippi

I always order the banned books from a black market dealer in California, figuring if the State of Mississippi banned them, they must be good.

Jorge Luis Borges

— Writer

Creativity Influence Metaphor Censorship Literature

Censorship is the mother of metaphor.

Tommy Smothers

— Comedian

Ideas Censorship Listening

The only valid censorship of ideas is the right of people not to listen.

Glenn Reynolds

— Law professor

Censorship

If you only stand up for speech you approve of, you're a hack. If you only stand up for speech that everyone approves of, you're a coward.

Stan Lee

— Comic Book Icon & Creator of Marvel Heroes

Censorship Violence Comic Books

Once, I'd written a Western story, and one of the panels was just a hand holding a six-shooter, and there was a puff of smoke coming out of the barrel, and a straight horizontal line, indicating the trajectory of the bullet. So that page was sent back to me from the Code office, saying that the particular panel was too violent. I asked them what they meant, and they told me--I swear--"The puff of smoke is too big." Well, of course. So I had the artist make the smoke a little smaller, and the youth of America was saved.

Tommy Smothers

— Comedian

Television Censorship

The ultimate censorship is the flick of the dial.