Know Thyself through quote induced reflection:
I may disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.
– Evelyn Beatrice Hall
This quote is often mistakingly attributed to Voltaire. In fact this phrase was coined by Evelyn Beatrice Hall in the Voltaire biography. The sentiment very well reflects Voltaire’s thoughts, but he did not say it.
Regardless…
Free speech is a right in our society and countless countrymen and women gave their lives for this human dignity, but I’m not sure I would die for the right of hate mongers to further their propaganda. They do have the right to their opinion, they do NOT have the right to claim truths that are otherwise or incite based on perpetuating lies that are self promoting.
What does this quote mean to you? Would you defend the freedoms of those who think the opposite of you?
Last Updated on 01/30/2026 by Death of Hypatia Inc.
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