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Courage that comes from cultivating the habit of refusing to let fear dictate one’s actions, courage that could be described as ‘grace under pressure’ – grace which is renewed repeatedly in the face of harsh, unremitting pressure.

Aung San Suu Kyi

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If you can make people understand why freedom is so important through the arts, that would be a big help.
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