"Freedom of speech is unnecessary if the people to whom it is granted do not think for themselves."

Mokokoma Mokhonoana, South African Philosopher

Speech, Freedom, Independence, Thought

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"People think that whatever comes out of the mouth of a wise man is the choicest gem, sometime it's utter stupidity and rubbish."

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"I never gossip - but after all, a tongue is given one to speak with, and I'm not deaf mute.That you most certainly are not. A tongue, Henet, may sometimes be a weapon. A tongue may cause a death - may cause more than one death. I hope your tongue, Henet, has not caused a death."

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"Those who don't value their words, will never value your wishes."

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"From my earliest days I have enjoyed an attractive impediment in my speech. I have never permitted the use of the word stammer. I can't say it myself."

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