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Quote from Sir Francis Bacon,


"A forbidden writing is thought to be a certain spark of truth,
that flies up in the face of them who seek to tread it out."


By:

Sir Francis Bacon (more quotes by Sir Francis Bacon or books by/about Sir Francis Bacon)


(1561-1626) Philosopher, British Lord Chancellor

Source:

The Advancement of Learning, 1605

Categories:

Censorship, Press, Prohibition, Speech, Truth

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