Natan Sharansky Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“In contrast, fear societies are societies in which dissent is banned.”

“Japan is not a Western democracy. The Japanese have kept their traditions, culture and heritage, but they have joined the community of free nations.”

“Of course, there can be serious injustices within free societies.”

“Believe me, the drug of freedom is universally potent.”

“I was inspired to write this book by those who are sceptical of the power of freedom to change the world.”

“Will dissent be permitted? The answer to that question will determine whether the society is a free society or a fear society.”

“Arafat rejected the deal because, as a dictator who had directed all his energies toward strengthening the Palestinians hatred toward Israel, Arafat could not afford to make peace.”

“Just as the 99% of Soviet citizens who supported the Soviet regime in 1985 was no indication of what the people inside the USSR really thought, the army of true believers that we think we see in the Arab world is an illusion.”

“I am optimistic that peace can be achieved in the region because I believe that every society on earth can be free and that if freedom comes to the Middle East, there can be peace.”

“My optimism is not based primarily on the successful march of democracy in recent times but rather is based on the experience of having lived in a fear society and studied the mechanics of tyranny that sustain such a society.”