"As in everything else, I must start with……" — Vaclav Havel
"As in everything else, I must start with myself. That is: in all circumstances try to be decent, just, tolerant, and understanding, and at the same time try to resist corruption and deception. In other words, I must do my utmost to act in harmony with my conscience and my better self."
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124 Quotes by Vaclav Havel
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