Politics is the art of realizing what there is to realize. Adam Michnik artpoliticrealize Change image and share on social
Every revolution, bloody or not, has two phases. The first phase is defined by the struggle for freedom, the second by the struggle for power and revenge on the votaries of the ancien regime. Adam Michnik ancienbloodydefine Change image and share on social
After the French Revolution, it was not the treason of the king that was in question; it was the existence of the king. You have to be very careful when you judge and execute somebody for being a symbol. Adam Michnik carefulexecuteexistence share on social
Poland is an ally of the United States of America. It was our duty to show that we are a reliable, loyal, and predictable ally. America needed our help, and we had to give it. Adam Michnik allyamericaduty Change image and share on social
The main difference between the Prague Spring and the Velvet Revolution was that the former was mostly the work of Communist party members and others who wanted to bring about 'socialism with a human face.' Adam Michnik bringcommunistdifference share on social
I think it's always dangerous to make political arguments in a religiously ideological way. And it's very dangerous to treat as traitors to the American nation those who think differently. Adam Michnik americanargumentdangerous Change image and share on social
Israel is the only country in the Middle East where Arabs can be elected to the parliament in a democratic election. Adam Michnik arabcountrydemocratic Change image and share on social
The ethics of journalism are one thing. Another thing is the ethics of business. Adam Michnik businessethicjournalism Change image and share on social
Politics and ethics belong to different worlds. Adam Michnik belongethicpolitic Change image and share on social
Pacifism as a mass movement aims to avoid suffering; pacifists often say that no cause is worth suffering or dying for. The ethos of Solidarity is based on an opposite premise - that there are causes worth suffering and dying for. Adam Michnik aimavoidbase share on social
