The three main sources of scepticism are first, that not every people desires freedom; second, that democracy in certain parts of the world would be dangerous; and third, that there is little the world’s democracies can do to advance freedom outside their countries. Natan Sharansky Read Quote
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. Natan Sharansky Read Quote
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 friend, but tomorrow he will need you as an enemy. Natan Sharansky Read Quote
Non-democratic regimes always need to mobilize their people against external enemies in order to maintain internal stability. Natan Sharansky Read Quote
I was inspired to write this book by those who are sceptical of the power of freedom to change the world. Natan Sharansky Read Quote
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? If so, then that society is a free society. If not, it is a fear society. Natan Sharansky Read Quote
Will dissent be permitted? The answer to that question will determine whether the society is a free society or a fear society. Natan Sharansky Read Quote
