Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Bergan Evans Quote “Freedom of speech and freedom of action [is meaningless] without freedom to think. And there is no freedom of thought without doubt.” ~ Bergan Evans (1904-1978)The Natural History of Nonsense, 1946 Speech , Skepticism Ratings and Comments Reply Ronw13, OR 8/23/18 When doubt is implied, or preached, Question All authority. 1 Reply E Archer, NYC 8/23/18 Skepticism is a good thing. Being able to express that doubt is liberty. 1 Reply Patrick Henry, Red Hill 8/23/18 Doubt, in itself, is hardly the sine qua non of freedom of thought.Profound doubt, delimited by fear doubt that is, objectively, morbid in character, can so constrain thought as to render free inquiry, which is the true sine qua non of freedom of thought, an impossibility. Reply Robert, Somewhere in the USA Patrick Henry, Red Hill 8/23/18 Archer hit the nail on the head — simple and accurate 1 Reply Mike, Norwalk 8/23/18 Attempting to list an element of importance in describing liberty will always be found lacking. Ron13, Archers and Patrick's comments are spot on in the context given. At natural law, freedom of speech and action are always meaningful with no other qualifier — if for nothing more than to demonstrate the fool's lack of thought. Reply Robert, Somewhere in the USA Mike, Norwalk 8/23/18 Mike, that's what I like about you — you never move from your protection of natural Law... well done! SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Bergan Evans quote is found in these categories: Speech quotes Skepticism quotes About Bergan Evans Bio of Bergan Evans Quotations by Bergan Evans Books by/about Bergan Evans Bergan Evans videos Bergan Evans on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Bergan Evans