“Let us be clear: censorship is cowardice. ... It masks corruption. It is a school of torture: it teaches, and accustoms one to the use of force against an idea, to submit thought to an alien "other." But worst still, censorship destroys criticism, which is the essential ingredient of culture.”
Quote by Pablo Antonio Cuadra
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Pablo Antonio Cuadra
Pablo Antonio Cuadra, a Chilean essayist, was born on November 4, 1912, and passed away on January 2, 2002. His works are renowned for their profound social insight and unique literary style. more
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