"To be able to think freely,
a man must be certain that
no consequence will follow
whatever he writes."
by:
Ernest Renan
(1823-1892)
Source:
1879
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While this may have been ment to say that there should be no negitive consequence from the act of writing, a part of that act of writing is often not just to express, but to actually cause actions by others to be taken... consequences... so, for a lack of clarity (on the part of either the writer... or of the creators of this site), this gets a thumbs down.
 -- Anonymous, Reston, VA US		 
King George's executive order of May 9, giving the President absolute dictitorial power, even over private business, in case of any declared emergency will eventually bring consequences. I think and write as freely as I want or am able, knowing consequences are comming.
 -- Mike, Norwalk		 
Nothing is without consequence and the fight for freedom even less so
 -- Robert, Sarasota		 
Indeed, what we say has an impact. If anything, a person must expect that consequences will follow whatever he/she writes. However, that choice should still be an individual's to make, not due to a decree from the government.
 -- E Archer, NYC		 
Giving the author the benefit of the doubt I am quite sure in the context of commenting on freedom of expression he was referring to punitive consequences.
 -- EGL, LA		 
If someone writes something that deserves the negative reactions of his employer, neighbors, or associates, then they should expect them. The problem comes when government starts becoming the dictator of "proper" thoughts and right-speak.
 -- Ken, Allyn, WA		 
Generally I agree with this statement (I hate censorship with a passion).
 -- Anonymous		 
 
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