Quote by Rene Cassin
The single outstanding exception was the broad yet precise mandate

The single outstanding exception was the broad yet precise mandate communicated by the General Assembly in 1946 to prepare as soon as possible the Charter of Human Rights which the San Francisco Conference had not had the time or the courage to draw up. – Rene Cassin

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And as a child I was filled with passionate admiration for acts of civic courage I had seen performed by an elderly military doctor, who was a friend of my family. – Rene Cassin

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As a privileged survivor of the First World War, I hope I may be allowed to interject here a deeply felt tribute to those who were not fortunate enough to succeed, but who shared the signal honor of trying to the last to salvage peace. – Rene Cassin

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Real courage is when you know youre licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and see it through no matter what. – Harper Lee

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Theres no mystique to acting. Its only common sense – and a bit of courage. – Bill Hunter

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True courage is like a kite a contrary wind raises it higher. – John Petit-Senn

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Maybe you will be afraid and maybe you will fail, but the courage to take risks in any part of your life is, I feel, a very worthwhile way to live. – Emile Hirsch

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