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I may not agree with what you say but i will defend to the death your right to say it the author of this statement shows support for?

Freedom of speech


What was Voltaire famous quote from the declaration?

"The secret of being boring is to say everything."Voltaire


What early American patriot said I may not agree with what you say but will defend to the eath your right to say it?

Patrick Henry said that, just before his famous statement, "Give me liberty or give me death." It was soon after that the United States fought Britain for its independence and won.


Who said i do not agree with the word you say but I'll defend to death your right to say it?

This quote is often attributed to Voltaire, a French writer and philosopher. It reflects his belief in freedom of speech and expression, even when he disagreed with the content of what was being said.


Who is the French philosopher who said I do not agree with a word you say but I will defend to the death your right to say it?

VoltaireVoltaire, Wrong Evelyn Beatrice Hall wrote this quote In her biography on Voltaire


What movie quoted Death Doesn't Take No for an Answer?

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What was Donatello's cause of death?

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If you were John Adams and you have been asked to defend the soldiers of the Boston massacre would you do it and why?

Yes, John Adams was a student of the Enlightenment and therefore agreed with Voltaire's saying "I may not agree with you but I will defend to the death your right to say it" (that isn't the exact quote, but you hopefully get the idea). Extend this belief unto actions, and what we have here is John Adams.


Which Enlightenment philosopher would be most likely to make this statement and ldquoI do not agree with what you say but I will defend to death your right to say it and rdquo?

This statement is most closely associated with Voltaire, a prominent Enlightenment philosopher who advocated for freedom of speech and tolerance. He believed in the importance of allowing differing opinions to be expressed, even if he did not agree with them personally.


How did president Theodore Roosevelt feel about the league of nations?

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Who originally quoted 'Death is not a period but a comma in the story of life'?

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How do you put Defend in a sentence?

"I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it"(attributed to Voltaire)See related link for more famous quotes involving "defend".