The attempt to silence a man is the greatest honor you can bestow on h…

Joseph Sobran
55 citations
The attempt to silence a man is the greatest honor you can bestow on him. It means that you recognize his superiority to yourself.
Sadness
11

More Author Quotes

Most Americans aren't the sort of citizens the Founding Fathers expected; they are contented serfs. Far from being active critics of government, they assume that its might makes it right.
Why does corruption in government always surprise us? Why do we expect anything else from it? Government is organized force. It takes our wealth and makes war. And we think honest men would do that w … ▶
A hypocritical etiquette forces us to pretend that the Jews are powerless victims; and if you don't respect their victimhood, they'll destroy you.
Politicians never accuse you of 'greed' for wanting other people's money - only for wanting to keep your own money.
Tyranny seldom announces itself...In fact, a tyranny may exist without an individual tyrant. A whole government, even a democratically elected one, may be tyrannical.

The attempt to silence a man is the greatest honor you can bestow on him. It means that you recognize his superiority to yourself.

More Author Quotes

Most Cited Authors

The Best Quotes

Most Liked Authors

Curated Author Quotes