Famous quotation (free speech): Identify the author of the maxim "I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it." Context: The line is widely linked to Enlightenment thought and debates on freedom of expression. Choose the commonly attributed author in standard GK.

Concept & note on attributionThe famous free-speech sentiment is commonly attributed to Voltaire in general-knowledge contexts. Historically, the specific phrasing was penned by Evelyn Beatrice Hall (writing as S. G. Tallentyre) as a paraphrase of Voltaire's attitude.

Why Voltaire is accepted in GKQuiz and exam keys traditionally accept Voltaire as the answer because the quotation encapsulates his stance, despite the paraphrase origin.