Banned Quotes
On drawing the line at what shouldn't be allowed.
This set ranges from personal declarations, like wanting the word 'hate' itself banned, to a sports-related note about knowing exactly what's against the rules. There's a recurring theme of drawing firm lines, similar to what you'll find in our First collection.
The base emotions Plato banned have left a radio-active and not radiant land.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of things do these quotes want banned?
The examples range widely, from a suspicious e-mail treated as a security risk to the word 'hate' itself, which one speaker says should be prohibited outright. Another quote references emotions Plato rejected from his ideal society.
Is banning something always framed as a good outcome?
The quotes stay fairly neutral, presenting banning as a decisive response to something judged harmful, whether it's an email threat or a word seen as too destructive. None of them dwell on regret over the ban itself.
Why does one quote mention Plato and banned emotions?
It suggests that Plato excluded certain 'base emotions' from his vision of a healthy society, and that the fallout from ignoring that advice still lingers in how people describe modern life. It ties an ancient idea to present-day consequences.
Do any of these quotes relate to sports rules?
Yes, one speaker notes that a player's first responsibility is knowing exactly what is and isn't banned under the rules of their sport. It frames banning as something athletes have to actively track, not just avoid.
What's the common thread across these banned quotes?
Each one involves someone actively deciding that a word, item or behavior crossed a line and needed to be shut out entirely. Explore more decisive language in our First quotes.
One quote even reaches back to Plato's rejection of certain base emotions, tying banning to philosophy rather than just policy. Continue with our Emotions page.
