Quote by Robert A. Heinlein

When any government, or any church for that matter, undertakes to say to its subjects, This you may not read, this you must not see, this you are forbidden to know, the end result is tyranny and oppression no matter how holy the motives.

When any government, or any church for that matter, undertak

Summary

This quote emphasizes the dangers of government and religious institutions that censor or control access to knowledge and information. It highlights that when a governing authority or church denies people the freedom to explore, read, or know certain things, even with good intentions, it ultimately leads to authoritarianism and suppression of individual rights. The quote serves as a reminder of the importance of open, transparent societies that respect and uphold the freedom of information.

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