“Non-democratic regimes always need to mobilize their people against ex...” — Natan Sharansky Quote

“Non-democratic regimes always need to mobilize their people against external enemies in order to maintain internal stability.”

“By focusing once and for all on helping the Palestinians build a free society, I have no doubt that an historic compromise between Israelis and Palestinians can be reached and that peace can prevail.”

“I am optimistic that peace can be achieved in the region because I believe that every society on earth can be free and that if freedom comes to the Middle East, there can be peace.”

“When I was little, I thought my country was the best on the planet. And I grew up singing a song called 'Nothing To Envy.' And I was very proud. In school, we spent a lot of time studying the history of Kim Il-Sung, but we never learned much about the outside world, except that America, South Korea, Japan are the enemies.”

“When you pass 70, you forget your enemies. You think about the nice people instead.”

“Reason and love are sworn enemies.”