On the recordJanuary 1, 1903
But the hushing of the criticism of honest opponents is a dangerous thing.
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W.E.B. Du Bois
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gutenberg.orgW.E.B. Du Bois: “But the hushing of the criticism of honest opponents is a dangerous thing.”
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From his seminal work, this statement emphasizes the peril of suppressing dissenting voices.
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