The freedom of the press is one of the greatest bulwarks of liberty, and can never be restrained but by despotic governments.

George Mason

Virginia Bill of Rights

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Freedom of the press

Author

George Mason

Source

Virginia Bill of Rights

Genre

Political literature

Language

English

Time

1776 1770s 18th century

Occupation

Politician

From

United States

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Citation

Mason, George. Virginia Bill of Rights. 12 June 1776, article 12.

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When we are planning for posterity, we ought to remember that virtue is not hereditary.

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Original Citation

Paine, Thomas [published anonymously]. Common Sense. Philadelphia: R. Bell, sect. 4.

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I agree with you, that in Politicks the Middle Way is none at all.

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Source
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Original Citation

Adams, John. Letter to Horatio Gates. 23 Mar. 1776.

Current Citation

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