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I Would Give My Life

Wednesday, November 12th, 2008 | Author: markross

‘Monsieur l’abbé, I detest what you write, but I would give my life to make it possible for you to continue to write.’

Voltaire, 1770

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   markross 
   Wednesday, November 12th, 2008 (url)

   Wow!
   These words are so powerful!
   Although Voltaire took exception to the words that this man, Monsieur l’abbé was writing, I think that he is saying, he would rather dislike, even detest his words, as opposed to seeing him being silenced and prevented from writing at all.

   Very wise words, indeed.

   Mark

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