Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page [1-2] of 2 Harry Kalven, Jr. quotesHarry Kalven, Jr. QuotesHarry Kalven, Jr. It is a paradox of modern life that speech, although highly prized, enjoys its great protection in part because it is so often of no concern to anyone. To an alarming degree, tolerance depends not on principle, but on indifference.~ Harry Kalven, Jr. Seditious libel is the doctrine that flourished in England during and after the Star Chamber. It is the hallmark of closed societies throughout the world. Under it criticism of government is viewed as defamation and punished as a crime.~ Harry Kalven, Jr. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print