Freedom is the freedom to say that two plus two make four. If that is granted, all else follows.
“Freedom is the freedom to say that two plus two make four. If that is granted, all else follows.”
— George Orwell · Freedom
The World Motivation
Freedom is the freedom to say that two plus two make four. If that is granted, all else follows.
“Freedom is the freedom to say that two plus two make four. If that is granted, all else follows.”
— George Orwell · Freedom
Freedom is the freedom to say that two plus two make four. If that is granted, all else follows.
Myths which are believed in tend to become true.
As I write, highly civilized human beings are flying overhead, trying to kill me.
Saints should always be judged guilty until they are proved innocent.
There is hardly such a thing as a war in which it makes no difference who wins. Nearly always one side stands more or less for progress, the other side more or less for reaction.
I come bearing an olive branch in one hand, and the freedom fighter's gun in the other. Do not let the olive branch fall from my hand.
The old Romans all wished to have a king over them because they had not yet tasted the sweetness of freedom.
If social stability goes pear-shaped, you have a choice between anarchy and dictatorship. Most people will opt for more security, even if they have to give up some personal freedom.
Freedom of speech and thought matters, especially when it is speech and thought with which we disagree. The moment the majority decides to destroy people for engaging in thought it dislikes, thought crime becomes a reality.
Criticism of government finds sanctuary in several portions of the 1st Amendment. It is part of the right of free speech. It embraces freedom of the press.