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

Other quotes by Natan Sharansky

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

Category:
Peace
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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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Leadership
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Will dissent be permitted? The answer to that question will determine whether the society is a free society or a fear society. – Natan Sharansky

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Fear
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Fear
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Roosevelt talked not only about Freedom from Fear, but also Freedom from Want. – Jeffrey Sachs

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Fear

We consume our tomorrows fretting about our yesterdays. – Aulus Persius Flaccus

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Fear

Authority has every reason to fear the skeptic, for authority can rarely survive in the face of doubt. – Vita Sackville-West

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Fear

Greed, like the love of comfort, is a kind of fear. – Cyril Connolly

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Fear

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What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything? – Vincent Van Gogh

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He was one of the few great rulers whose wisdom increased with his power, and whose spirit grew gentler and tenderer as his triumphs were multiplied. – James A. Garfield

Category:
Presidents Day

The future hasnt happened yet and the past is gone. So I think the only moment we have is right here and now, and I try to make the best of those moments, the moments that Im in. – Annie Lennox

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best

Time plays a role in almost every decision. And some decisions define your attitude about time. – John Cale

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Attitude