All Natan Sharansky Quotes
- 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… Apply
- Free societies are societies in which the right of dissent is protected. Dissent
- 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?… Fear
- The only peace that can be made with a dictator is once that must be based on deterrence. For today, the dictator may be your… Based
- Non-democratic regimes always need to mobilize their people against external enemies in order to maintain internal stability. Always Need
- I was inspired to write this book by those who are sceptical of the power of freedom to change the world. Book
- By helping readers understand these mechanics, I hope they will appreciate why freedom is for everyone, why it is essential for our security and why… Advancing
- In contrast, fear societies are societies in which dissent is banned. Banned
- 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… Accountable
- The two most important things that can be done to promote democracy in the world is first, to bring moral clarity back to world affairs… Advance
- There were no dissidents then in the USSR because they were all killed. All