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Conscience Quote by Aung San Suu Kyi

“One prisoner of conscience is one too many.” quote by Aung San Suu Kyi
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“One prisoner of conscience is one too many.”

Aung San Suu Kyi

About This Quote

Source Speech: Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance, 1991

Every individual imprisoned for conscience is a loss for humanity.

In simple terms: One prisoner too many.

Key Takeaway

Stand against oppression.

Themes

human rights justice solidarity

Mood

somber determined

Type

political activist

When to use this quote

  • activism
  • legal advocacy
  • public awareness

Key Concepts

civil disobedience political imprisonment

Questions to Reflect On

  • What responsibilities do societies have to protect dissenters?
  • How can we prevent the “one too many” scenario?
A Different Perspective

Some may argue security outweighs dissent.

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