Quote by Mark Twain

Censorship is telling a man he can't have a steak just because a baby can't chew it.

Censorship is telling a man he can't have a steak just becau

Summary

This quote is an analogy that criticizes censorship by suggesting that it restricts information or resources based on the lowest common denominator. It argues that treating adults as if they were children limits their access to certain ideas or content, even if they are fully capable of understanding and engaging with them. The quote implies that censorship denies individuals their freedom of choice and expression by enforcing limitations that cater to the most vulnerable or sensitive members of society.

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By Mark Twain

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