Quote by Aung San Suu Kyi

Human beings want to be free and however long they may agree to stay locked up, to stay oppressed, there will come a time when they say 'That's it.' Suddenly they find themselves doing something that they never would have thought they would be doing, simply because of the human instinct that makes them turn their face towards freedom.

Human beings want to be free and however long they may agree

Summary

This quote highlights the innate human desire for freedom. It suggests that no matter how long people tolerate being confined or oppressed, there will ultimately be a breaking point where they refuse to endure it any longer. This sudden shift prompts individuals to demonstrate unexpected behaviors or take actions that they would not have initially thought themselves capable of, all driven by the instinct to pursue freedom and liberation.

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