Without Freedom of Thought, there can be no such Thing as Wisdom; and no such Thing as publick Liberty, without Freedom of Speech.

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist

Letter #8 from “Silence Dogood” (pseud.), in The New-England Courant, Boston (9 Jul 1722)

Inscribed on Cox Corridor II, first floor House corridor, U.S. Capitol.