"Seditious libel is the doctrine that flourished in England during and after the Star Chamber. It is the hallmark of closed societies throughout the world. Under it, criticism of government is viewed as defamation and punished as a crime."

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Source : Harry Kalven (1989). “A Worthy Tradition: Freedom of Speech in America”, HarperCollins

Harry Kalven

#Stars Quotes #Government Quotes #Criticism Quotes

“I measure my life out in books." "You should be measuring your life by living. Correction: you shouldn't be measuring your life. What's the point?”
“I'm attracted to playing characters that have flaws.”
“Now therefore, be it Resolved by the Fiftieth Annual Convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, That we hereby declare that we are unalterably opposed to any program which would entail the surrender of any part of the sovereignty of the United States of America in favor of a world government.”
“I was always fascinated by science-fiction shows, shows like 'Star Trek' and 'Lost in Space.'”

Source : "Bio: Shuttle Columbia Payload Commander Lt. Col. Michael Anderson". www.foxnews.com. February 01, 2003.
“During the days of segregation, there was not a place of higher learning for African Americans. They were simply not welcome in many of the traditional schools. And from this backward policy grew the network of historical black colleges and universities.”
“Up men to your posts! Don't forget today that you are from old Virginia.”

Source : Richard F. Selcer, George E. Pickett (1995). “"Faithfully and forever your soldier": Gen. George E. Pickett, CSA”
“If you have worry, you don't have faith, and if you have faith, you don't have worry.”
“Salvador Dali and fifty cents will get you a cup of clock melt.”

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