Quote by Natan Sharansky
My optimism is not based primarily on the successful march of demo

My optimism is not based primarily on the successful march of democracy in recent times but rather is based on the experience of having lived in a fear society and studied the mechanics of tyranny that sustain such a society. – Natan Sharansky

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By focusing once and for all on helping the Palestinians build a free society, I have no doubt that an historic compromise between Israelis and Palestinians can be reached and that peace can prevail. – Natan Sharansky

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The message of the free world to any potential Palestinian leadership should be a simple one: Embrace democratic reform and we will embrace you. – Natan Sharansky

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The central premise behind Oslo was that if Arafat were given enough legitimacy, territory, weapons and money, he would use his power to fight terror and make peace with Israel. – Natan Sharansky

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There are many victories worse than a defeat. – George Eliot

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There is perhaps nothing so bad and so dangerous in life as fear. – Jawaharlal Nehru

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None but a coward dares to boast that he has never known fear. – Bertrand Russell

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We fear the thing we want the most. – Robert Anthony

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