Accepted Quote by Shirin Ebadi

“democracy ... is not something that occurs overnight. It is not a gift delivered on a golden tray. Democracy is a long process of fighting, challenging accepted ideas, and perpetually striving for freedom. Like a seed that has to be watered every day to become a flower, democracy needs constant attention and care.”

Shirin Ebadi

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Accepted Attention Care Challenges Constant Democracy Every day Fighting Flower Freedom Golden Ideas Long Needs Process Seeds Strive Trays

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