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Václav Havel on Independence Day

1936–2011 Czech Republic

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The idea of human rights and freedoms must be an integral part of any meaningful world order.

The Need for Transcendence in the Postmodern World (1994)

None of those who paid the price for our freedom should be forgotten.

A year ago, we all were united in the joy over having broken free of totalitarianism. Today we all are made somewhat nervous by the burden of freedom.

New Year's Address to the Nation (1991)

Full freedom of speech and expression prevails in our country, and freedom of assembly and association is guaranteed.

New Year's Address to the Nation (1991)

Attribution

Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Václav Havel (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.