Quotes by Natan Sharansky

Natan Sharansky

A simple way to determine whether the right to dissent in a particular society is being upheld is to apply the town square test: Can a person walk into the middle of the town square and express his or her views without fear of arrest, imprisonment, or physical harm? If he can, then that person is living in a free society. If not, it’s a fear society.

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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.

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As soon as people become a little less fearful, they will also begin demanding more freedom.

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Believe me, the drug of freedom is universally potent.

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Bush explained his fundamental concept to me, that freedom is not an American invention, but rather a gift from God to all people.

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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.

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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.

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Democratic leaders, whose power is ultimately dependent on popular support, are held accountable for failing to improve the lives of their citizens. Therefore, they have a powerful incentive to keep their societies peaceful and prosperous.

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Free nations generally look for ways to deal with dictators amicably.

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Free societies are societies in which the right of dissent is protected.

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Quotes by Natan Sharansky

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.

As soon as people become a little less fearful, they will also begin demanding more freedom.

Believe me, the drug of freedom is universally potent.

Bush explained his fundamental concept to me, that freedom is not an American invention, but rather a gift from God to all people.

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.

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.

Democratic leaders, whose power is ultimately dependent on popular support, are held accountable for failing to improve the lives of their citizens. Therefore, they have a powerful incentive to keep their societies peaceful and prosperous.

Free nations generally look for ways to deal with dictators amicably.

Free societies are societies in which the right of dissent is protected.

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