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“Fear is not the natural state of civilized people.”

Quote by Aung San Suu Kyi

Book:Freedom from Fear: And Other Writings

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Freedom from Fear: And Other Writings

This book compiles a selection of essays and speeches that delve into the profound concepts of freedom and fear. It addresses the importance of human rights and social justice, offering insights into the complexities of these themes across different contexts. more

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Aung San Suu Kyi

Aung San Suu Kyi is a distinguished Burmese politician and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, born in June 1945. She is renowned for her nonviolent struggle for democracy and human rights in Myanmar, spending much of her life under house arrest and becoming a symbol of hope for the Burmese people. more

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