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Only the suppressed word is dangerous.
Ludwig Borne
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Silencing words can lead to greater dangers than the words themselves.

This quote suggests that the act of suppressing or censoring certain words or ideas can lead to greater harm and danger than allowing those words to be expressed. It emphasizes the importance of open dialogue and the potential consequences of stifling free expression.

Themes

FreedomSpeechCensorshipExpressionDanger

In practice

Example use cases

In a discussion about the importance of free speech at a university.

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