Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page William Randolph Hearst Quote “When free discussion is denied, hardening of the arteries of democracy has set in, free institutions are but a lifeless form, and the death of the republic is at hand.” ~ William Randolph Hearst (1863-1951) American newspaper publisher13 June 1941 Death Ratings and Comments SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This William Randolph Hearst quote is found in these categories: Death quotes About William Randolph Hearst Bio of William Randolph Hearst Quotations by William Randolph Hearst Books by/about William Randolph Hearst William Randolph Hearst videos William Randolph Hearst on Wikipedia Astrological chart for William Randolph Hearst