Tim Robbins (Timothy Francis Robbins) Quotes

I think the enemy is self-censorship. In a free society the biggest danger is that you're afraid to the point where you censor yourself.

Tim Robbins

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• I think the enemy is self-censorship. In a free society the biggest danger is that you're afraid to the point where you censor yourself.

  

  Tim Robbins
  • Society
  • Enemy
  • Danger