Language quote

At no time is freedom of speech more precious than when a man hits his thumb with a hammer.

Marshall Lumsden

freedom of speech (expression): the right to say what you want to say

Il diritto di dire ciò che vuoi

 
precious (adjective): very valuable
thumb (noun): the first of the five digits on your hand; you have one thumb and four fingers
hammer (noun): a tool with a heavy metal end that you use to drive nails into wood etc

from: www.englishclub.com