You are not only responsible for what you say, but also for what you do not say

You can say things which cannot be done. This is elementary. The trick is to keep attention focused on what is said and not on what can be done.

We face threats to freedom of expression if we are unable or unwilling to rise to the challenge of freedom of expression, when that freedom is exercised. We are all of us—especially those who gather at a book fair—quick to announce to the world that we’re champions of freedom of expression. But when we regard someone’s expression as offensive, why do we seek to silence them? Why is it not enough simply to condemn what they say as offensive and leave untouched their right to say it?

You, why do you let me say such things when and where I shouldn’t?” “the problem is not ordering the course of your speech. Its shutting you up in the first place”

MARIA: The people can say anything they please—
MENDEL: Right. Under one condition: that they do not say it.

The problem of free speech in, both in society in general and on campus in particular, is everyone will say "I believe in free speech, but." The problem is everyone has a different "But!" exemption that they would put on free speech. So the issue really becomes, who has the power to enforce their exemptions to free speech while keeping absolute free speech for themselves?

What is the point of having free speech if you have nothing to say?

If you're not allowed to say something, I have a suspicion that not only should you be allowed to say it, but that it is simply true.

... on many questions involving science and public affairs those who know cannot speak whereas those who are free to speak often do not do so for fear that their information is not adequate.

You can’t say it not because it’s not true, but because they don’t want it to be true.

I think a have so much fear about speaking out or just having an opinion on something.

A good sign as to whether there is free speech is, "Is someone you don't like allowed to say something you don't like?"

Of what use is freedom of speech to those who fear to offend?

Even if the things are against his faith and religion, it's not to be said: don't speak and shut up your mouth, for thus there won't be clearing of the religion. Vice Versa, in this case we say: speak as you want.