The attempt to silence a man is the greatest honor you can bestow on him. It means that you recognize his superiority to yourself. (Joseph Sobran)

The attempt to silence a man is the greatest honor you can bestow on him. It means that you recognize his superiority to yourself.

Joseph Sobran

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