Quote by Vaclav Havel

Without free, self-respecting, and autonomous citizens there can be no free and independent nations. Without internal peace, that is, peace among citizens and between the citizens and the state, there can be no guarantee of external peace.

Without free, self-respecting, and autonomous citizens there

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of individual freedom and citizen empowerment as the foundation for free nations. It argues that without citizens who possess self-respect and the ability to act independently, true freedom cannot be achieved. Furthermore, the quote suggests that internal peace, characterized by harmony between citizens and the state, is a necessary condition for ensuring external peace. In other words, without a peaceful and unified internal environment, a nation cannot establish long-lasting and secure relationships with other nations.

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Peace

By Vaclav Havel

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