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Free speech is not to be regulated like diseased cattle and impure butter. The audience that hissed yesterday may applau
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"Free speech is not to be regulated like diseased cattle and impure butter. The audience that hissed yesterday may applaud today, even for the same performance"

- William O. Douglas

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by William O. Douglas between October 16, 1898 and January 19, 1980. He/she was a famous Judge from USA. The author also have 19 other quotes.

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