Remain Silent Quotes by Nadezhda Tolokonnikova

Modern capitalism seeks to assure us that it operates according to the principles of free creativity, endless development and diversity. It glosses over its…

— Nadezhda Tolokonnikova

It is possible to tolerate anything as long as it only affects you. But the method of collective punishment is bigger than that.

— Nadezhda Tolokonnikova

I support equality. Everyone should feel free to live out the parts of their personality that correspond to the classic male or female image.

— Nadezhda Tolokonnikova

I gained an inner peace, the serenity of a prisoner, so to speak.

— Nadezhda Tolokonnikova

I was treated better than others, simply because there was so much public attention. In my case, they did adhere to the eight-hour workday…

— Nadezhda Tolokonnikova

In May 2013, my lawyer Dmitry Dinze filed a complaint about the conditions at PC-14 with the prosecutor's office. The deputy head of the…

— Nadezhda Tolokonnikova

The Olympics create a space for the complete destruction of human rights in Russia.

— Nadezhda Tolokonnikova

I will not remain silent, resigned to watch as my fellow prisoners collapse under the strain of slavery-like conditions.

— Nadezhda Tolokonnikova

We see pluralism: We can see that there are different ideological and political positions in Russia. If the authoritarianism finally ends, we will have…

— Nadezhda Tolokonnikova

I also dreamt about finally meeting the leftist Slovenian philosopher Slavoj Žižek. He is a great role model for me.

— Nadezhda Tolokonnikova

I believe in fate. And in the depths of my soul, I am an Orthodox Christian. I think the New Testament is especially important.…

— Nadezhda Tolokonnikova

The incomprehensible pleases us, the inexplicable is our friend.

— Nadezhda Tolokonnikova