No government ought to be without censors; and where the press is free, no one ever will. Chance is the pseudonym of God when he did not want to sign.

Summary

This quote suggests that every government should have censors to oversee and regulate the media. It emphasizes that in a society with a free press, there will always be individuals exercising the role of censorship. It implies that the concept of chance or coincidence is often used to hide the true intentions or influences behind certain actions, and that censorship can be seen as a way for those in power to exercise control without taking direct responsibility.