Quote by Tahar Ben Jelloun

New ideas should confront old ideas. We must refer to the example of Europe. People have fought to make Europe what it is today. Freedom is not something that is served up on a plate.

New ideas should confront old ideas. We must refer to the ex

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This quote emphasizes the importance of challenging established ideas and concepts. It suggests that new ideas and perspectives should engage with and challenge old ones in order to progress and improve. The example of Europe is presented to underscore how people's struggles and fight for change were necessary in shaping the current state of freedom experienced in the continent. It serves as a reminder that freedom is not easily obtained but requires effort, activism, and a willingness to confront and transform old ways of thinking.

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