does it shame you that the following was really quoted by a female?

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"i disapprove of what you say, but i will defend to the death your right to say it" - Beatrice Hall (often wrongly attributed to Voltaire)

does this go against all of the rules of the Women's Studies section?

"Since Voltaire said it first and Beatrice Hall only paraphrased Voltaire's words many many moons later , I would give him the credit."...no, actually it is her quote...Voltaire never said this...you obviously dont know what "paraphrase" means...

"http://www.classroomtools.com/voltaire.h... states that Voltaire actually did say that. Beatrice Hall was simplying quoting him.
Edit: Evelyn Beatrice Hall (1868 - 1919)
François-Marie Arouet (21 November 1694 – 30 May 1778), better known by the pen name Voltaire
One more time: http://ask.yahoo.com/20030331.html...
The quote originated from Voltaire. You seriously can not tell us that he got it from her. That's twice I've proved you wrong. Sorry about the newer paste; it was way to long."...you forgot to answer the actual question though...smarty pants...

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I wouldn't be too boastful about this if I were you.

What Voltaire actually wrote was, "Monsieur l'abbé, I detest what you write, but I would give my life to make it possible for you to continue to write."

Voltaire wrote this in 1770.

"In 1906 Beatrice Hall wrote (in "The Friends of Voltaire"), "I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it." as an illustration of the epitome of his [Voltaire's] attitude.

So, while the words may be Beatrice Hall's, the thought and essence of the quote is Voltaire's.

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http://www.classroomtools.com/voltaire.h...

http://www.quotationspage.com/quote/3537..."...hahaha...i wouldnt be too boastful about not actually answering my question if i were you...the question is not "who gave essence to the following quote?"...pay attention...

people who are complaining about how attributable the quote is to voltaire are missing the point of the question and making foolish remarks against the questioner instead of the question itself...the fact remains that the statement you see surrounded by quotation marks belongs to Beatrice Hall, famous female author...now if you fail to see the point of the question, then im afraid that is an error on your part...i dont think i could make it any clearer...

Answer 1

LOL good point.

Also I'm interested to see how many women understand the subtle message. A test of intelligence and IQ.

Answer 2

I wouldn't be too boastful about this if I were you.

What Voltaire actually wrote was, "Monsieur l'abbé, I detest what you write, but I would give my life to make it possible for you to continue to write."

Voltaire wrote this in 1770.

In 1906 Beatrice Hall wrote (in "The Friends of Voltaire"), "I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it." as an illustration of the epitome of his [Voltaire's] attitude.

So, while the words may be Beatrice Hall's, the thought and essence of the quote is Voltaire's.

Answer 3

http://www.classroomtools.com/voltaire.htm states that Voltaire actually did say that. Beatrice Hall was simplying quoting him.
Edit: Evelyn Beatrice Hall (1868 - 1919)
Fran̤ois-Marie Arouet (21 November 1694 Р30 May 1778), better known by the pen name Voltaire
One more time: http://ask.yahoo.com/20030331.html
The quote originated from Voltaire. You seriously can not tell us that he got it from her. That's twice I've proved you wrong. Sorry about the newer paste; it was way to long.

Answer 4

what's so shameful about that. People should be allowed to say what they want to say otherwise we are not free. This woman obviously believed intensley in the freedom of speech.

Wasn't Voltaire some french rebel of sorts. And why do people associate him with saying that?

I'll say one thing though. Whatever people say, someone will always disagree with it. This often leads unfortunately to conflict. So I would say to Beatrice Hall, Say whatever you want, just be sure to 'watch' what you say and who you say it to.

Answer 5

So, in your point of view feminists are supposed to only want one voice heard: theirs. That's ludicrous everyone (men and women) should want every voice and opinion to be heard and the ability to choose the right one from the wrong. It's not feminism, it's a simple principle of democracy, it's free speech. To answer you question that quote does not shame me it makes me proud.

Answer 6

Not at all. You can say what you want, and then I have the right to tell you exactly what I think about it. There is a difference between free speech and UNOPPOSED speech.

However, Yahoo! Answers is not exactly a free-speech forum. Every member has agreed to abide by their guidelines, and questions or answers may be deleted if the members do not follow those guidelines.

It's their forum, and they have the right to set the rules.

Answer 7

Since Voltaire said it first and Beatrice Hall only paraphrased Voltaire's words many many moons later , I would give him the credit.
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Answer 8

Nothing like taking a quote out of context and plunking it down without a citation.

I absolutely agree with the statement, though. Look at the case of art. Can art be pornographic? Can pornography be art? Is the photography of Robert Mapplethorpe (for example) art, or pornograpy, or both?

I may not personally like a given artists' work - but that's not the issue. In fact, it's totally beside the point.

Answer 9

It doesn't matter who said it or what his or her gender was. It has very little to do with women's studies and vastly more to do with the freedom of expression.

Quite frankly your question is sheer silliness.

You do, however, have a right to ask it and that I will stand up for no matter what.

Answer 10

Why should it be a shame? That is what our soldiers do...they defend the right so people can speak freely even if we disagree.

Answer 11

No, I don't feel shame for something that someone else has done, why should I?
Why are you trying to make women feel bad in an underhanded way?