Quote by Salman Rushdie
What is freedom of expression? Without the freedom to offend, it c

What is freedom of expression? Without the freedom to offend, it ceases to exist. – Salman Rushdie

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I was 21 in 1968, so Im as much a child of the 60s as is possible to be. In those years the subject of religion had really almost disappeared the idea that religion was going to be a major force in the life of our societies, in the West anyway, would have seemed absurd in 1968. – Salman Rushdie

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I try to give the media as many confusing images as I can to retain my freedom. Whats real is for my children and the people I live with. – Sting

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We are living in the excesses of freedom. Just take a look at 42nd Street and Broadway. – Will Durant

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