#Freedom Of Expression

True Friendship Rejects Silence and Fuels Growth

Finally, friendship scales into culture. bell hooks in All About Love (2000) describes love as an ethic—an active commitment to nurture growth. Communities that embody this ask, “What are you learning?” and “How can we support your next step?” Mentors and peers celebrate evolving convictions, not just familiar roles. As voices multiply, growth becomes shared rather than solitary, and Walker’s criterion turns from a private boundary into a collective norm. In that light, the best friends are not gatekeepers but gardeners: they make space, offer light, and trust you to rise. [...]

The Pen as an Instrument of Intellectual Warfare

Transitioning from influence to consequence, the ‘war’ of writing often exacts a steep price. Throughout history, authors and journalists have faced censorship, imprisonment, or even exile for their works. Voltaire himself was imprisoned in the Bastille and later exiled for his writings. These risks exemplify the very real hazards inherent to wielding the pen in contentious times. [...]

The Power of Words and the Urge to Tell Stories

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s statement begins with the assertion that ‘words want to be free.’ This personification suggests that language itself inherently resists confinement. Throughout history, from the censored verses of dissident poets to the viral hashtags of today, words have found ways to slip past constraints. By recognizing language’s restless spirit, we see how attempts to silence or control expression often lead to its unexpected resurgence elsewhere. [...]

Freedom Is the Right to Tell People What They Do Not Want to Hear — George Orwell

Allowing dissenting views ensures robust dialogue and critical thinking, promoting a healthier society. [...]

We Realize the Importance of Our Voices Only When We Are Silenced – Malala Yousafzai

This quote highlights how people often take the freedom to speak for granted until it is taken away. Being silenced reveals just how vital it is to have a voice in society. [...]