What is the meaning of Voltaire's famous quotation I do not agree with a word you say but will defend to the death your right to say it?

Answer 1

Voltaire is expressing the essence of freedom of speech. If people are allowed to speak freely, they must be allowed to say not just those things that we agree with or approve of, but also to say things that we disagree with or disapprove of. Otherwise, we would be putting ourselves in the position of having a veto over what other people are allowed to say, and that is not free speech. We would not like other people to tell us what we may or may not say, and therefore, we must be equally tolerant of others.

Answer 2

This quote is commonly misattributed to Voltaire.

It came from a line from a book about Voltaire called "The friends of Voltaire" published in 1906, this line was in regards to Voltaire's stance on Claude Adrien Helvetius.

Answer 3

It means," No one has the right to silence another , nor allow another to be silenced because their opinions differ. It is every ones constitutional right to be able to voice their opinion regardless of how unpopular that opinion may be. It's called "FREEDOM OF SPEECH". If anyone disagrees with this answer, I accept that. I only hope they don't get together with others and start burning books again.

Answer 4

Voltaire is expressing the essence of freedom of speech. If people are allowed to speak freely, they must be allowed to say not just those things that we agree with or approve of, but also to say things that we disagree with or disapprove of. Otherwise, we would be putting ourselves in the position of having a veto over what other people are allowed to say, and that is not free speech. We would not like other people to tell us what we may or may not say, and therefore, we must be equally tolerant of others.

Answer 5

This quote reflects Voltaire's belief in freedom of speech and tolerance for differing opinions, even if he disagrees with them. He emphasized the importance of defending the right for individuals to express their ideas, regardless of whether one agrees with them. It promotes the value of open dialogue and the exchange of diverse perspectives in a democratic society.

Answer 6

Actually it isn't known definitely. there are two possible origins. The first one is Voltaire and the other one is Evelyn Beatrice Hall.

Answer 7

Patrick

Answer 8

Voltaire