Joseph Sobran, (1946-2010) American columnist Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Joseph Sobran Quote “The attempt to silence a man is the greatest honour you can bestow on him. It means that you recognise his superiority to yourself.”Joseph Sobran ~ Joseph Sobran (1946-2010) American columnistUniversal Press Syndicate Freedom , Liberty , Media , Oppression , Politics , Power , Rights Ratings and Comments 1 Reply shitij, bangalore 10/11/07 mindblowing!!! Reply J. Allen, Arlington, Va. 9/2/16 Absolutely, it's just common sense. Reply Patrick Henry, Red Hill 9/2/16 Generally, it is primal pride and fear that animate the actions and ambitions of those who would suppress freedom of expression. Reply jim k, Austin 9/2/16 Reply Mike, Norwalk 9/2/16 I'm not sure what happened to my earlier post but . . . ? Reply E Archer, NYC 9/6/16 I can think of other ways I'd like to be honored -- a greater honor it would be to not be silenced but acknowledged for one's words. Reply Warren, olathe 9/7/16 He must have considered everyone superior. SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Joseph Sobran quote is found in these categories: Freedom quotes Liberty quotes Media quotes Oppression quotes Politics quotes Power quotes Rights quotes About Joseph Sobran Bio of Joseph Sobran Quotations by Joseph Sobran Books by/about Joseph Sobran Joseph Sobran videos Joseph Sobran on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Joseph Sobran