Quote by Gijs de Vries

I remain optimistic. What we've seen in Europe and the rest of the world is that freedom has a much stronger attraction than radical fundamentalism.

I remain optimistic. What we've seen in Europe and the rest

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This quote expresses the belief that despite the presence of radical fundamentalism, the speaker maintains an optimistic outlook due to the observation that freedom holds a greater appeal than radical ideologies. The speaker draws on the example of Europe and the rest of the world to support this view, suggesting that despite the challenges posed by radicalism, the desire for freedom ultimately prevails. It implies that the fundamental human inclination towards freedom outweighs the allure or influence of extremist ideologies.

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