Laws alone can not secure freedom of expression; in order that every man present his views without penalty there must be spirit of tolerance in the entire population.
Interpretation
Laws are insufficient for ensuring free expression; a tolerant society is necessary.
Albert Einstein emphasizes that legal frameworks alone cannot guarantee freedom of expression; true freedom requires a collective mindset of tolerance within society. It suggests that for individuals to freely share their beliefs and opinions without fear of repercussions, there must be a widespread acceptance and respect for diverse viewpoints among all people.
In practice
A speaker at a human rights conference discussing the importance of tolerance for free speech.
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The real secrets of Masonry are never told, not even from mouth to ear. For the real secret of Masonry is spoken to your heart and from it to the heart of your brother. Never the language made for tongue may speak it, it is uttered only in the eye in those manifestations of that love which a man has for his friend, which passeth all other loves.
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