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Natan Sharansky Quotes

Natan Sharansky quotes

Russian Writer January 20, 1948

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I have no doubt that given a real choice, the vast majority of Muslims and Arabs, like everyone else will choose a free society over a fear society. Natan Sharansky
Arafat rejected the deal because, as a dictator who had directed all his energies toward strengthening the Palestinians hatred toward Israel, Arafat could not afford to make peace. Natan Sharansky
Natan Sharansky quote: "In dictatorships you need courage to fight evil; in the free..."
In dictatorships you need courage to fight evil; in the free world you need courage to see evil. Natan Sharansky
People may believe that there can be a society where dissent is not permitted, but which is nonetheless not a fear society because everyone agrees with one another and therefore no one wants to dissent. Natan Sharansky
The three main sources of scepticism are first, that not every people desires freedom; second, that democracy in certain parts of the world would be dangerous; and third, that there is little the world's democracies can do to advance freedom outside their countries. Natan Sharansky
Natan Sharansky quote: "Believe me, the drug of freedom is universally potent."
Believe me, the drug of freedom is universally potent. Natan Sharansky
Can someone within that society walk into the town square and say what they want without fear of being punished for his or her views? If so, then that society is a free society. If not, it is a fear society. Natan Sharansky
Will dissent be permitted? The answer to that question will determine whether the society is a free society or a fear society. Natan Sharansky
Japan is not a Western democracy. The Japanese have kept their traditions, culture and heritage, but they have joined the community of free nations. Natan Sharansky
It is important to remember that some of the most serious thinkers once thought that democracy was not compatible with the cultures of Germany, Italy, Japan, Latin America and Russia. Natan Sharansky
Non-democratic regimes always need to mobilize their people against external enemies in order to maintain internal stability. Natan Sharansky
Natan Sharansky quote: "In contrast, fear societies are societies in which dissent is..."
In contrast, fear societies are societies in which dissent is banned. Natan Sharansky
Natan Sharansky quote: "Of course, there can be serious injustices within free societies."
Of course, there can be serious injustices within free societies. Natan Sharansky
This scepticism is the same scepticism I heard a generation ago in the USSR when few thought that a democratic transformation behind the iron curtain was possible. Natan Sharansky
Natan Sharansky quote: "Free societies are societies in which the right of dissent is..."
Free societies are societies in which the right of dissent is protected. Natan Sharansky

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