"I have no doubt that given a real choice, the vast majority of Muslims and Arabs, like everyone else will choose a free society over a fear society"
- Natan Sharansky
About this Quote
In this quote, Natan Sharansky is expressing his belief that if provided the opportunity, many Muslims and Arabs would select to live in a society that values flexibility over one that is ruled by fear. He is recommending that the desire for flexibility is universal and not limited to any particular group of individuals. Sharansky, a human rights activist and previous Soviet dissident, is highlighting the value of having an option in one's society and the power of individuals to select their own path. This quote highlights the idea that flexibility is an essential human right which it is something that people from all backgrounds desire.
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