Quote by Oliver Wendell Holmes

If there is any principle of the Constitution that more imperatively calls for attachment than any other it is the principle of free thought, not free thought for those who agree with us but freedom for the thought that we hate.

If there is any principle of the Constitution that more impe

Summary

This quote emphasizes the crucial importance of the principle of free thought in the Constitution. It suggests that the principle of free thought should be valued above all else because it grants individuals the freedom to think and express their ideas, even if they are contrary or disliked by others. The quote emphasizes the need for open-mindedness and tolerance, urging society to uphold the freedom of thought and expression for all, regardless of whether their ideas are agreeable or disliked by the majority.

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By Oliver Wendell Holmes

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