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The candle burns not for us, but for all those whom we failed to rescue from prison, who were shot on the way to prison,
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"The candle burns not for us, but for all those whom we failed to rescue from prison, who were shot on the way to prison, who were tortured, who were kidnapped, who "disappeared". That's what the candle is for"

- Peter Benenson

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This quote by Peter Benenson talks to the power of remembrance and the significance of honoring those who have suffered. It is a reminder that we need to always remember the injustices that have actually been done to others, and that we need to make every effort to make certain that such oppressions never happen once again. The candle light is a sign of hope and remembrance, a suggestion that we need to always remember those who have actually suffered which we must continue to defend justice. It is a reminder that we must never forget those who have actually been wronged and that we must continue to strive for a much better world. The candle light is a symbol of hope and remembrance, a suggestion that we must never forget those who have actually suffered which we should continue to fight for justice. It is a reminder that we need to always remember those who have actually been wronged which we should continue to pursue a much better world.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by Peter Benenson between July 31, 1921 and February 25, 2005. He/she was a famous Lawyer from United Kingdom. The author also have 4 other quotes.

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