Homer, (sometime between 1050-850 BC) legendary Greek epic poet Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Homer Quote “To speak his thoughts is every freeman's right, in peace and war, in council and in fight.”Homer ~ Homer (sometime between 1050-850 BC) legendary Greek epic poetThe Iliad Defense , Free Thought , Individual Rights , Individualism , Peace , Speech , War Ratings and Comments 1 Reply Mike, Norwalk 12/1/17 Freedom of speech also includes the sounds of silence. It is also wisdom to know when to exercise the freedom of speech - verbally, through expression or otherwise. 2 Reply E Archer, NYC 12/1/17 Just how long has the freeman been defending his liberty? Seems like it never ends. ;-) 2 Reply Patrick Henry, Red Hill 12/1/17 Ultimately, the inestimable right of freedom of expression can be rightly valued only by those to whom the unrelenting pursuit of the Truth is a Holy Grail. Reply Mary - MI 12/1/17 1 Reply jim k, austin 12/1/17 This all the more important in this climate of Political Correctness. Reply Ronw13, ID 4/22/21 Reply jim k, Austin 4/22/21 SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Homer quote is found in these categories: Defense quotes Free Thought quotes Individual Rights quotes Individualism quotes Peace quotes Speech quotes War quotes About Homer Bio of Homer Quotations by Homer Books by/about Homer Homer videos Homer on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Homer