Freedom from fear’ could be said to sum up the whole philosophy of human rights.
DAG HAMMARSKJOLDThe more faithfully you listen to the voices within you, the better you will hear what is sounding outside.
More Dag Hammarskjold Quotes
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Time goes by, reputation increases, ability declines.
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It is easy to be nice, even to an enemy – from lack of character.
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It is when we all play safe that we create a world of utmost insecurity.
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The myths have always condemned those who ‘looked back.’ Condemned them, whatever the paradise may have been which they were leaving. Hence this shadow over each departure from your decision.
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If even dying is to be made a social function, then, grant me the favor of sneaking out on tiptoe without disturbing the party.
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Destiny is something not be to desired and not to be avoided. a mystery not contrary to reason, for it implies that the world, and the course of human history, have meaning.
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I believe that we should die with decency so that at least decency will survive.
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The Assembly has witnessed over the last weeks how historical truth is established; once an allegation has been repeated a few times.
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Is life so wretched? Isn’t it rather your hands which are too small, your vision which is muddled? You are the one who must grow up.
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Your position never gives you the right to command. It only imposes on you the duty of so living your life that others can receive your orders without being humiliated.
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Never look down to test the ground before taking your next step; only he who keeps his eye fixed on the far horizon will find the right road.
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Life only demands from you the strength that you possess. Only one feat is possible; not to run away.
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Praise those of your critics for whom nothing is up to standard.
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Your cravings as a human animal do not become a prayer just because it is God whom you ask to attend to them.
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Never measure the height of a mountain until you have reached the top. Then you will see how low it was.
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