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Freedom from fear could be said to sum up the whole philosophy of human rights
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""Freedom from fear" could be said to sum up the whole philosophy of human rights"

- Dag Hammarskjold

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The quote by Dag Hammarskjold suggests that liberty from worry is the core of the viewpoint of human rights. This suggests that the right to be devoid of fear is the most essential right of all. It recommends that all other human rights are originated from this right, which it is the foundation of the approach of human rights. This might be interpreted to mean that the right to be devoid of worry is the most essential right of all, which all other rights are derived from it. It could likewise be analyzed to mean that the right to be devoid of worry is the most crucial right of all, and that all other rights are secondary to it. In either case, the quote suggests that freedom from fear is the cornerstone of the approach of human rights.

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Dag Hammarskjold This quote is written / told by Dag Hammarskjold between July 29, 1905 and September 18, 1961. He was a famous Diplomat from Sweden. The author also have 44 other quotes.

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