Quote by George Bernard Shaw

All censorships exist to prevent any one from challenging current conceptions and existing institutions. All progress is initiated by challenging current conceptions, and executed by supplanting existing institutions. Consequently the first condition of progress is the removal of censorships.

All censorships exist to prevent any one from challenging cu

Summary

This quote highlights the role of censorship in restricting progress and change. It suggests that censorship is imposed to prevent individuals from questioning established beliefs and institutions. The quote further argues that progress can only occur through the act of challenging existing conceptions and by replacing established institutions with new ones. It asserts that the first step towards progress is the removal of any form of censorship, as it obstructs the free exchange of ideas necessary for societal advancement.

By George Bernard Shaw

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