Quote by Mark Twain
Censorship is telling a man he can't have a steak just because a baby can't chew it.
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.
Topics
Censorship
By Mark Twain
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